TD-12 Forms Out Over the Eastern Atlantic, But Won’t Be Around for Long

Scott Martin | October 4, 2022 @ 5:12 pm

TROPICAL DEPRESSION FORMS WEST OF THE CABO VERDE ISLANDS… EXPECTED TO BE SHORT LIVED.

SUMMARY OF 500 PM AST…2100 UTC…INFORMATION
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LOCATION…14.9N 30.5W
ABOUT 440 MI…705 KM W OF THE CABO VERDE ISLANDS
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS…35 MPH…55 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT…NW OR 315 DEGREES AT 12 MPH…19 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE…1007 MB…29.74 INCHES

WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.

DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
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At 500 PM AST (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Twelve was located near latitude 14.9 North, longitude 30.5 West. The depression is moving toward the northwest near 12 mph (19 km/h). A fairly constant motion toward the northwest or north-northwest is expected through Thursday.

Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts. Little change in strength is forecast during the next couple of days, but the depression has some potential to become a tropical storm tonight or on Wednesday. The system is expected to dissipate by Thursday night. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1007 mb (29.74 inches).

HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None

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Scott Martin is an operational meteorologist, professional graphic artist, musician, husband, and father. Not only is Scott a member of the National Weather Association, but he is also the Central Alabama Chapter of the NWA president. Scott is also the co-founder of Racecast Weather, which provides forecasts for many racing series across the USA. He also supplies forecasts for the BassMaster Elite Series events including the BassMaster Classic.