BULLETIN Tropical Storm Rene Intermediate Advisory Number 5A NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL182020 1100 AM CVT Tue Sep 08 2020 ...RENE MOVING ACROSS THE WESTERN CABO VERDE ISLANDS... ...EXPECTED TO PRODUCE TROPICAL-STORM-FORCE WINDS AND HEAVY RAINFALL THERE FOR A FEW MORE HOURS... SUMMARY OF 1100 AM CVT...1200 UTC...INFORMATION ----------------------------------------------- LOCATION...16.5N 25.7W ABOUT 55 MI...90 KM SW OF SANTO ANTAO CABO VERDE ISLANDS MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH...65 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 280 DEGREES AT 15 MPH...24 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1001 MB...29.56 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY: None. SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT: A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for... * Cabo Verde Islands A Tropical Storm Warning means that tropical storm conditions are expected somewhere within the warning area. For storm information specific to your area, please monitor products issued by your national meteorological service. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 1100 AM CVT (1200 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Rene was located near latitude 16.5 North, longitude 25.7 West. Rene is moving toward the west near 15 mph (24 km/h), and a motion toward the west to west-northwest is expected over the next few days. On the forecast track, the center of Rene will move away from the Cabo Verde Islands later tonight. Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher gusts. Little change in strength is expected today, followed by gradual strengthening tonight and Thursday. Rene is forecast to become a hurricane in a couple of days. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 45 miles (75 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1001 mb (29.56 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- Key messages for Tropical Storm Rene can be found in the Tropical Cyclone Discussion under AWIPS header MIATCDAT3, WMO header WTNT43 KNHC, and on the web at www.hurricanes.gov/text/MIATCDAT3.shtml RAINFALL: Rene is expected to produce 2 to 5 inches of rain across portions of the Cabo Verde Islands through Tuesday. WIND: Tropical storm conditions are occurring over the western portion of the Cabo Verde Islands will continue for a few more hours. SURF: Swells generated by Rene are affecting portions of the Cabo Verde Islands. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Please consult products from your local weather office.