000 WTNT34 KNHC 012040 TCPAT4 BULLETIN Tropical Depression Twelve Advisory Number 2 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL122023 800 PM CVT Fri Sep 01 2023 ...TROPICAL DEPRESSION COULD BECOME A SHORT-LIVED TROPICAL STORM TONIGHT OR ON SATURDAY... SUMMARY OF 800 PM CVT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...20.8N 28.7W ABOUT 450 MI...730 KM NW OF THE CABO VERDE ISLANDS MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...NNW OR 345 DEGREES AT 12 MPH...19 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1006 MB...29.71 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 800 PM CVT (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Twelve was located near latitude 20.8 North, longitude 28.7 West. The depression is moving toward the north-northwest near 12 mph (19 km/h). A generally northwestward motion with a decrease in forward speed is expected through Monday. Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts. Some strengthening is possible, and the depression could become a tropical storm tonight or on Saturday. Weakening is expected to begin by early Sunday, and the system could degenerate into a remnant low by late Sunday. The estimated minimum central pressure based on a ship report is 1006 mb (29.71 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 200 AM CVT. $$ Forecaster Berg