Depression Accelerating Northeastward Away From Bermuda - WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando


Location	185 miles NE of Bermuda
Wind	35 mph
Heading	NE at 21 mph
Pressure	29.77
Coordinates	63.0W, 34.5N

Discussion

At 1100 a.m. AST (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Five was located near latitude 34.5 north, longitude 63.0 west. The depression is moving quickly toward the northeast near 21 mph (33 km/h). A faster northeastward or east-northeastward motion is expected for the next couple of days. On the forecast track, the depression will accelerate away from Bermuda today.

Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts. Little change in strength is forecast today. The depression could become a tropical storm today or tonight before it becomes post-tropical on Monday.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1008 mb (29.77 inches).

Watches and Warnings

There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.

Land Hazards

Wind: gusty winds associated with Tropical Depression Five in and around Bermuda should decrease through the afternoon. For more information please monitor products issued by your national meteorological service.

Rain: Tropical Depression Five is expected to produce total rain accumulations of less than 1 inch with possible isolated maximum amounts of 3 inches in Bermuda. Showers associated with the depression should decrease through the afternoon.

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