BULLETIN
Tropical Depression Kate Advisory Number 18
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL102021
1100 AM AST Wed Sep 01 2021
...STRUGGLING KATE NOT EXPECTED TO LAST MUCH LONGER...
SUMMARY OF 1100 AM AST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...26.8N 52.3W
ABOUT 910 MI...1460 KM NE OF THE NORTHERN LEEWARD ISLANDS
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NNW OR 340 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 1100 AM AST (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Kate
was located near latitude 26.8 North, longitude 52.3 West. The
depression is moving toward the north-northwest near 12 mph (19
km/h) and this motion is expected to continue for the next day or
so. A turn toward the north and north-northeast is forecast on
Thursday before the cyclone dissipates.
Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher
gusts. Gradual weakening is anticipated over the next several days.
Kate is expected to become a remnant low tomorrow, and dissipate
entirely on Friday.
The estimated minimum central pressure is 1007 mb (29.74 inches).
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None.
NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 500 PM AST.
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