Monthly Archives: September 2020

Tropical Storm Paulette. Advisory # 7

BULLETIN
Tropical Storm Paulette Advisory Number   7
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL172020
1100 AM AST Tue Sep 08 2020

...PAULETTE CONTINUES TO GAIN STRENGTH OVER THE CENTRAL TROPICAL
ATLANTIC...


SUMMARY OF 1100 AM AST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
-----------------------------------------------
LOCATION...18.4N 43.3W
ABOUT 1285 MI...2065 KM W OF THE CABO VERDE ISLANDS
ABOUT 1295 MI...2090 KM E OF THE NORTHERN LEEWARD ISLANDS
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...65 MPH...100 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 310 DEGREES AT 6 MPH...9 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...995 MB...29.39 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 Storm Paulette was
located near latitude 18.4 North, longitude 43.3 West. Paulette is
moving toward the northwest near 6 mph (9 km/h). A turn toward the 
west-northwest or west with a slight increase in forward speed is 
expected during the next couple of days.

Maximum sustained winds are near 65 mph (100 km/h) with higher
gusts. Moderate additional strengthening is possible today and 
Paulette could be near hurricane strength by tonight. Gradual 
weakening is expected by late Wednesday.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 105 miles (165 km)
from the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 995 mb (29.39 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
----------------------
None.

Tropical Storm Rene. Advisory # 5A

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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.

Tropical Storm Paulette. Advisory # 6

BULLETIN
Tropical Storm Paulette Advisory Number   6
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL172020
500 AM AST Tue Sep 08 2020

...PAULETTE STRENGTHENS A LITTLE MORE OVER THE OPEN CENTRAL
TROPICAL ATLANTIC...


SUMMARY OF 500 AM AST...0900 UTC...INFORMATION
----------------------------------------------
LOCATION...18.1N 42.8W
ABOUT 1250 MI...2010 KM W OF THE CABO VERDE ISLANDS
ABOUT 1330 MI...2140 KM E OF THE NORTHERN LEEWARD ISLANDS
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH...85 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 325 DEGREES AT 6 MPH...9 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1000 MB...29.53 INCHES


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


DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
----------------------
At 500 AM AST (0900 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Paulette was
located near latitude 18.1 North, longitude 42.8 West. Paulette is
moving toward the northwest near 6 mph (9 km/h) and should continue 
in this general motion with a faster forward speed later today, 
then move west-northwestward Wednesday through Friday.

Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 50 mph (85 km/h) 
with higher gusts.  Further strengthening is forecast during the 
next day or so, with little change in strength expected afterward 
through Thursday.  Some weakening is expected Thursday evening and 
Friday.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 105 miles (165 km)
from the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1000 mb (29.53 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
----------------------
None.  

Tropical Storm Rene. Advisory # 3A

BULLETIN
Tropical Storm Rene Intermediate Advisory Number 3A
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL182020
1100 PM CVT Mon Sep 07 2020

…TROPICAL STORM RENE MOVING OVER BOA VISTA ISLAND…
…EXPECTED TO PRODUCE TROPICAL-STORM-FORCE WINDS AND HEAVY
RAINFALL ACROSS THE CABO VERDE ISLANDS TONIGHT AND EARLY TUESDAY…

SUMMARY OF 1100 PM CVT…0000 UTC…INFORMATION
———————————————–
LOCATION…16.2N 22.8W
ABOUT 0 MI…0 KM E BOA VISTA CABO VERDE ISLANDS
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS…40 MPH…65 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT…WNW OR 295 DEGREES AT 12 MPH…19 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, in this case within the
next 12 to 24 hours.

For storm information specific to your area, please monitor
products issued by your national meteorological service.

DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
———————-
At 1100 PM CVT (0000 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Rene was
located near latitude 16.2 North, longitude 22.8 West. Rene is
moving toward the west-northwest near 12 mph (19 km/h), and this
motion with some increase in forward speed is expected over the next
few days. On the forecast track, the center of the cyclone will
pass over the Cabo Verde Islands tonight and early Tuesday.

Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher
gusts. Gradual strengthening is forecast, and Rene could become a
hurricane in two or three 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 occurring over the eastern portions
of the Cabo Verde Islands will spread westward across the remainder
of the Cabo Verde Islands tonight through early Tuesday.

SURF: Swells generated by Rene are expected to spread westward
across the Cabo Verde Islands tonight and early Tuesday. These
swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current
conditions. Please consult products from your local weather office.

Tropical Storm Paulette. Advisory # 4

BULLETIN
Tropical Storm Paulette Advisory Number   4
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL172020
500 PM AST Mon Sep 07 2020

...PAULETTE DRIFTING NORTHWESTWARD OVER THE CENTRAL ATLANTIC...


SUMMARY OF 500 PM AST...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
----------------------------------------------
LOCATION...17.5N 42.4W
ABOUT 1220 MI...1965 KM W OF THE CABO VERDE ISLANDS
ABOUT 1360 MI...2190 KM E OF THE NORTHERN LEEWARD ISLANDS
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH...65 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 315 DEGREES AT 3 MPH...6 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1005 MB...29.68 INCHES


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


DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
----------------------
At 500 PM AST (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Paulette was
located near latitude 17.5 North, longitude 42.4 West. Paulette is
moving toward the northwest near 3 mph (6 km/h). A slow motion 
toward the northwest or north-northwest is expected tonight. 
Paulette is then forecast to move a little faster and generally 
westward on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher gusts. 
Modest strengthening is expected during the next couple of days.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 70 miles (110 km)
from the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1005 mb (29.68 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
----------------------
None.

Tropical Storm Rene. Advisory # 3

BULLETIN
Tropical Storm Rene Advisory Number   3
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL182020
800 PM CVT Mon Sep 07 2020

...DEPRESSION BECOMES TROPICAL STORM RENE...
...EXPECTED TO BRING TROPICAL-STORM-FORCE WINDS AND HEAVY
RAINFALL TO THE CABO VERDE ISLANDS TONIGHT AND EARLY TUESDAY...


SUMMARY OF 800 PM CVT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
----------------------------------------------
LOCATION...16.1N 22.3W
ABOUT 115 MI...180 KM E OF THE CABO VERDE ISLANDS
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH...65 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 295 DEGREES AT 12 MPH...19 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, in this case within the
next 12 to 24 hours.

For storm information specific to your area, please monitor
products issued by your national meteorological service.


DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
----------------------
At 800 PM CVT (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Rene was
located near latitude 16.1 North, longitude 22.3 West. Rene is
moving toward the west-northwest near 12 mph (19 km/h), and this 
motion with some increase in forward speed is expected over the 
next few days.  On the forecast track, the center of the cyclone is 
will pass near or over the Cabo Verde Islands tonight and early 
Tuesday.

Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher gusts.
Gradual strengthening is forecast, and Rene could become a 
hurricane in a two or three 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 expected to begin over the
eastern portions of the Cabo Verde Islands later this evening and
spread westward across the remainder of those islands through early
Tuesday.

SURF:  Swells generated by Rene are expected to spread westward 
across the Cabo Verde Islands tonight and early Tuesday. These 
swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current 
conditions. Please consult products from your local weather office.

Tropical Depression 18. Advisory # 2A

BULLETIN
Tropical Depression Eighteen Intermediate Advisory Number 2A
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL182020
500 PM CVT Mon Sep 07 2020

…DEPRESSION APPROACHING THE CABO VERDE ISLANDS…
…EXPECTED TO BRING TROPICAL STORM FORCE WINDS AND HEAVY
RAINFALL TO THOSE ISLANDS TONIGHT…

SUMMARY OF 500 PM CVT…1800 UTC…INFORMATION
———————————————-
LOCATION…15.9N 21.5W
ABOUT 165 MI…270 KM E OF THE CABO VERDE ISLANDS
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS…35 MPH…55 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT…WNW OR 290 DEGREES AT 10 MPH…17 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE…1004 MB…29.65 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, in this case within the
next 12 to 24 hours.

For storm information specific to your area, please monitor
products issued by your national meteorological service.

DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
———————-
At 500 PM CVT (1800 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Eighteen
was located near latitude 15.9 North, longitude 21.5 West. The
depression is moving toward the west-northwest near 10 mph (17 km/h)
and this general motion is expected over the next few days. On the
forecast track, the center of the cyclone is forecast to pass near
or over the Cabo Verde Islands later today and tonight.

Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher
gusts. Gradual strengthening is forecast during the next few days,
and the depression is forecast to become a tropical storm tonight.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1004 mb (29.65 inches).

HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
———————-
Key messages for the depression 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: The tropical depression is expected to produce 2 to 5
inches of rain across portions of the Cabo Verde Islands through
Tuesday.

WIND: Tropical storm conditions are expected to begin over the
eastern portions of the Cabo Verde Islands later today and spread
westward across the remainder of those islands tonight.

SURF: Swells generated by the depression are expected to spread
westward across the Cabo Verde Islands tonight. These swells are
likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions.
Please consult products from your local
weather office.

Tropical Storm Paulette. Advisory # 3

BULLETIN
Tropical Storm Paulette Advisory Number   3
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL172020
1100 AM AST Mon Sep 07 2020

...DEPRESSION BECOMES TROPICAL STORM PAULETTE OVER THE CENTRAL
TROPICAL ATLANTIC...


SUMMARY OF 1100 AM AST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
-----------------------------------------------
LOCATION...17.2N 42.2W
ABOUT 1205 MI...1940 KM W OF THE CABO VERDE ISLANDS
ABOUT 1375 MI...2215 KM E OF THE NORTHERN LEEWARD ISLANDS
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH...65 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 285 DEGREES AT 3 MPH...6 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1005 MB...29.68 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 Storm Paulette was
located near latitude 17.2 North, longitude 42.2 West. Paulette is
moving toward the west-northwest near 3 mph (6 km/h). A general 
weest-northwestward to northwestward motion at a slightly faster 
speed is expected during the next several days.

Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 40 mph (65 km/h) 
with higher gusts. Modest additional strengthening is expected 
during the next couple of days.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 70 miles (110 km)
from the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1005 mb (29.68 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
----------------------
None.

Tropical Depression 18. Advisory # 2

BULLETIN
Tropical Depression Eighteen Advisory Number 2
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL182020
200 PM CVT Mon Sep 07 2020

…DEPRESSION ALMOST A TROPICAL STORM…
…FORECAST TO BRING TROPICAL STORM FORCE WINDS AND HEAVY
RAINFALL TO THE CABO VERDE ISLANDS LATER TODAY AND TONIGHT…

SUMMARY OF 200 PM CVT…1500 UTC…INFORMATION
———————————————-
LOCATION…15.7N 21.2W
ABOUT 185 MI…300 KM E OF THE CABO VERDE ISLANDS
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS…35 MPH…55 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT…WNW OR 290 DEGREES AT 10 MPH…17 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE…1004 MB…29.65 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, in this case within the
next 12 to 24 hours.

For storm information specific to your area, please monitor
products issued by your national meteorological service.

DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
———————-
At 200 PM CVT (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Eighteen
was located near latitude 15.7 North, longitude 21.2 West. The
depression is moving toward the west-northwest near 10 mph (17 km/h)
and this general motion is expected over the next few days. On the
forecast track, the center of the cyclone is forecast to pass near
or over the Cabo Verde Islands later today and tonight.

Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts.
Gradual strengthening is forecast during the next few days,
and the depression is forecast to become a tropical storm later
today.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1004 mb (29.65 inches).

HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
———————-
Key messages for the depression 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: The tropical depression is expected to produce 2 to 5
inches of rain across portions of the Cabo Verde Islands through
Tuesday.

WIND: Tropical storm conditions are expected to begin over the
eastern portions of the Cabo Verde Islands later today and spread
westward across the remainder of those islands tonight.

SURF: Swells generated by the depression are expected to spread
westward across the Cabo Verde Islands later today and tonight.
These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip
current conditions. Please consult products from your local
weather office.

Tropical Depression 18. Advisory # 1A

BULLETIN
Tropical Depression Eighteen Intermediate Advisory Number 1A
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL182020
1100 AM CVT Mon Sep 07 2020

…DEPRESSION EXPECTED TO BECOME A TROPICAL STORM SOON…
…FORECAST TO BRING TROPICAL STORM WINDS AND HEAVY
RAINFALL TO THE CABO VERDE ISLANDS LATER TODAY AND TONIGHT…

SUMMARY OF 1100 AM CVT…1200 UTC…INFORMATION
———————————————–
LOCATION…15.4N 20.7W
ABOUT 225 MI…360 KM E OF THE CABO VERDE ISLANDS
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS…35 MPH…55 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT…W OR 280 DEGREES AT 12 MPH…19 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE…1004 MB…29.65 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, in this case within the
next 12 to 24 hours.

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 Depression
Eighteen was located near latitude 15.4 North, longitude 20.7 West.
The depression is moving toward the west near 12 mph (19 km/h), and
this general motion with some increase in forward speed is expected
over the next few days. On the forecast track, the center of the
cyclone is forecast to pass near or over the Cabo Verde Islands
later today and tonight.

Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher
gusts. Gradual strengthening is forecast during the next few days,
and the depression is forecast to become a tropical storm later
today or tonight.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1004 mb (29.65 inches).

HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
———————-
Key messages for the depression 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: The tropical depression is expected to produce 2 to 5
inches of rain across portions of the Cabo Verde Islands through
Tuesday.

WIND: Tropical storm conditions are expected to begin over the
eastern portions of the Cabo Verde Islands later today and spread
westward across the remainder of those islands tonight.

SURF: Swells generated by the depression are expected to spread
westward across the Cabo Verde Islands later today and tonight.
These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip
current conditions. Please consult products from your local
weather office.