000 WTNT41 KNHC 220237 TCDAT1 Tropical Depression Gert Discussion Number 11 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL062023 1100 PM AST Mon Aug 21 2023 Gert appears to be on its last legs tonight. While some convection remains near the small cyclone, the surface circulation is becoming less well defined, and the system could be opening up into a trough. I don't have enough confidence to issue the last advisory based on the satellite data alone, so for continuity Gert will remain a 25-kt tropical depression. Strong shear should weaken the system while it moves west- northwestward, and Gert is forecast to open up into a trough of low pressure on Tuesday. No signficant changes were made to the NHC track or intensity forecasts, which was also consistent with the latest consensus aids and global model predictions. FORECAST POSITIONS AND MAX WINDS INIT 22/0300Z 17.1N 58.4W 25 KT 30 MPH 12H 22/1200Z 17.5N 59.5W 20 KT 25 MPH...POST-TROP/REMNT LOW 24H 23/0000Z...DISSIPATED $$ Forecaster Blake