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#1153090 (Received by flhurricane at: 11:05 AM 16.Sep.2023) TCPAT5 BULLETIN Tropical Depression Fifteen Advisory Number 5 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL152023 1100 AM AST Sat Sep 16 2023 ...TROPICAL DEPRESSION EXPECTED TO STRENGTHEN THIS WEEKEND... SUMMARY OF 1100 AM AST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION ----------------------------------------------- LOCATION...19.7N 46.2W ABOUT 1035 MI...1670 KM ENE OF THE LESSER ANTILLES MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...NNW OR 330 DEGREES AT 18 MPH...30 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1006 MB...29.71 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 1100 AM AST (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Fifteen was located near latitude 19.7 North, longitude 46.2 West. The depression is moving toward the north-northwest near 18 mph (30 km/h), and a general northwest or north-northwest motion is expected to continue for the next few days. Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts. Strengthening is forecast during the next several days, and the system could become a hurricane early next week. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1006 mb (29.71 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 500 PM AST. $$ Forecaster Hogsett/Bucci |