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Tropical Depression Fifteen
LOCATED
190 MI SSW OF CAPE HATTERAS NORTH CAROLINA
WINDS
35 MPH
PRESSURE
1009 MB
MOVING
NE AT 12 MPH
From the National Hurricane Center at 500 PM EDT Mon Aug 31 2020
NEW TROPICAL DEPRESSION FORMS OFFSHORE OF NORTH CAROLINA BUT EXPECTED TO STAY AWAY FROM LAND
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There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.

There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.

SURF: Swells generated by the depression are affecting portions of the coast of North Carolina, especially along the Outer Banks. These swells are likely to cause lifethreatening surf and rip current conditions through tomorrow. Please consult products from your local weather office.

SURF: Swells generated by the depression are affecting portions of the coast of North Carolina, especially along the Outer Banks. These swells are likely to cause lifethreatening surf and rip current conditions through tomorrow. Please consult products from your local weather office.

At 500 PM EDT (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Fifteen was located by an Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunter aircraft near latitude 32.6 North, longitude 76.5 West. The depression is moving toward the northeast near 12 mph (19 km/h) and a motion toward the northeast or eastnortheast is expected for the next few days.

Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts. The depression is forecast to become a tropical storm on Tuesday, but little, if any, additional strengthening is forecast Tuesday night or Wednesday.

The estimated minimum central pressure based on the Air Force Reserve reconnaissance data is 1009 mb (29.80 inches).

At 500 PM EDT (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Fifteen was located by an Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunter aircraft near latitude 32.6 North, longitude 76.5 West. The depression is moving toward the northeast near 12 mph (19 km/h) and a motion toward the northeast or eastnortheast is expected for the next few days.

Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts. The depression is forecast to become a tropical storm on Tuesday, but little, if any, additional strengthening is forecast Tuesday night or Wednesday.

The estimated minimum central pressure based on the Air Force Reserve reconnaissance data is 1009 mb (29.80 inches).

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