re: Tropical wave approaching Bahamas.

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BULLETIN
Tropical Depression Three Advisory Number 1
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL032019
500 PM EDT Mon Jul 22 2019

...TROPICAL DEPRESSION FORMS IN THE BAHAMAS...


SUMMARY OF 500 PM EDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...25.6N 78.6W
ABOUT 120 MI...195 KM SE OF WEST PALM BEACH FLORIDA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...30 MPH...45 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 305 DEGREES AT 13 MPH...20 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1013 MB...29.92 INCHES

WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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Interests in the Northwest Bahamas and the east coast of Florida should monitor the progress of this system.

DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
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At 500 PM EDT (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Three
was located near latitude 25.6 North, longitude 78.6 West. The depression is moving toward the northwest near 13 mph (20 km/h). A turn toward the north-northwest is expected overnight followed by a turn toward the north and north-northeast on Tuesday and Tuesday night. On the forecast track, the center of the depression should remain just offshore of the east coast of Florida over the next day or so.

Maximum sustained winds are near 30 mph (45 km/h) with higher gusts. No significant increase in strength is anticipated, and the depression is forecast to dissipate by Wednesday.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1013 mb (29.92 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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RAINFALL: Rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are expected across the
Bahamas and the east coast of Florida through Tuesday.


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 1100 PM EDT.

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