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Tropical Storm Lorenzo
LOCATED
255 SSW OF CABO VERDE
WINDS
45 MPH
PRESSURE
1004 MB
MOVING
W AT 16 MPH
From the National Hurricane Center at 500 PM AST Mon Sep 23 , 2019
LORENZO STRENGTHENING WELL SOUTH OF THE CABO VERDE ISLANDS
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There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. Interests in the Cabo Verde Islands should monitor the progress of this system.

There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. Interests in the Cabo Verde Islands should monitor the progress of this system.

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At 500 PM AST (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Lorenzo was located near latitude 11.3 North, longitude 25.5 West. Lorenzo is moving toward the west near 16 mph (26 km/h). A westward to west-northwestward motion at a similar forward speed is anticipated for the next several days. On the forecast track, the center of the tropical storm will pass well to the south of the Cabo Verde Islands tonight.

Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 45 mph (75 km/h) with higher gusts. Additional strengthening is forecast, and Lorenzo is expected to become a hurricane by Wednesday.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 35 miles (55 km) from the center.

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

At 500 PM AST (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Lorenzo was located near latitude 11.3 North, longitude 25.5 West. Lorenzo is moving toward the west near 16 mph (26 km/h). A westward to west-northwestward motion at a similar forward speed is anticipated for the next several days. On the forecast track, the center of the tropical storm will pass well to the south of the Cabo Verde Islands tonight.

Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 45 mph (75 km/h) with higher gusts. Additional strengthening is forecast, and Lorenzo is expected to become a hurricane by Wednesday.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 35 miles (55 km) from the center.

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

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