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| #931797 (Received by flhurricane at: 4:42 PM 06.Jul.2018) TCPAT3 BULLETIN Tropical Depression Three Advisory Number 1 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL032018 500 PM EDT Fri Jul 06 2018 ...TROPICAL DEPRESSION FORMS WELL OFF THE NORTH CAROLINA COAST... ...EXPECTED TO REMAIN OFFSHORE... SUMMARY OF 500 PM EDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...32.2N 73.8W ABOUT 230 MI...370 KM SSE OF CAPE HATTERAS NORTH CAROLINA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...30 MPH...45 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...NNW OR 335 DEGREES AT 5 MPH...7 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1016 MB...30.01 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. Interests along the coast of North Carolina should monitor the progress of this system. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 500 PM EDT (2100 UTC), the center of newly formed Tropical Depression Three was located near latitude 32.2 North, longitude 73.8 West. The depression is moving toward the north-northwest near 5 mph (7 km/h). The depression should slow down and meander of well offshore of the coast of North Carolina through Monday. Maximum sustained winds are near 30 mph (45 km/h) with higher gusts. The depression is forecast to become a tropical storm on Saturday, with gradual strengthening expected through Monday. A reconnaissance plane is scheduled to investigate the cyclone on Saturday. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1016 mb (30.01 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 1100 PM EDT. $$ Forecaster Avila |