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Tuesday Morning Update

TD 15 forms west of Africa

The Weather Situation
Tropical depression 15 has formed south of the Cabo Verde islands west of Africa. It will likely move into the open waters of the Atlantic.

Current Tropical Weather
As of 6:00 AM AST TD 15 was centered at 10.3 N / 29.7 W or 475 miles SW of the southern Cabo Verde islands. It was moving WNW at 12 mph. Top sustained winds are estimated at 35 mph. Pressure was estimated at 1008 MB.

Tropical Weather Forecast:
Forecast models make TD 15 a tropical storm in the eastern Atlantic. It is not expected to affect land.

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Tuesday Evening Update

Nadine classified

The Weather Situation
Nadine has formed in the far eastern Atlantic. A large area of deep convection is associated with the storm, although the low center is exposed from shear.

Current Tropical Weather
As of 5:00 PM AST Nadine was centered at 10.9 N / 30.6 W or 495 miles WSW of the southern Cabo Verde islands. It was moving WNW at 8 mph. Top sustained winds are estimated at 40 mph. Pressure was estimated at 1005 MB.

Tropical Weather Forecast:
Forecast models weaken Natdine in a few days as it experiences wind shear. It is not expected to affect land.

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Wednesday Evening Update

Nadine still sheared

Current Tropical Weather
As of 5:00 PM AST Nadine has top sustained winds at 65 mph. Pressure was estimated at 997 MB.

Tropical Weather Forecast:
Forecast models weaken Nadine in a few days as it experiences wind shear. It is not expected to affect land.

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Thursday Morning Update

Shear increases

Current Tropical Weather
As of 5:00 AM AST Officially, Nadine has top sustained winds at 65 mph. Pressure was estimated at 997 MB. IMO Nadine is now weaker as the low center is exposed.

Tropical Weather Forecast:
Forecast models weaken Nadine in the next 24-36 hours as it experiences wind shear. It is not expected to affect land.

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Friday Morning Update

Nadine dissipating

Current Tropical Weather
As of 5:00 AM AST Officially, Nadine has top sustained winds at 50 mph. Pressure was estimated at 1002 MB. Deep convection is still impressive east of the weakening low center.

Tropical Weather Forecast:
Forecast models dissipate Nadine in the next 12 hours as it experiences wind shear. It is not expected to affect land.

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