Tropical Storm Emily has Formed

Tropical Storm Emily Advisory Number 1NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL0720231100 AM AST Sun Aug 20 2023 …SATELLITE WIND DATA INDICATES TROPICAL STORM EMILY HAS FORMED… LOCATION…19.5N 38.8WABOUT 1000 MI…1615 KM WNW OF THE CABO VERDE ISLANDSMAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS…50 MPH…85 KM/HPRESENT MOVEMENT…WNW OR 300 DEGREES AT 10 MPH…17 KM/HMINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE…1001 MB…29.56 INCHES There…

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August 20, 2023

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Tropical Storm Emily Advisory Number 1
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL072023
1100 AM AST Sun Aug 20 2023

…SATELLITE WIND DATA INDICATES TROPICAL STORM EMILY HAS FORMED…

LOCATION…19.5N 38.8W
ABOUT 1000 MI…1615 KM WNW OF THE CABO VERDE ISLANDS
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS…50 MPH…85 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT…WNW OR 300 DEGREES AT 10 MPH…17 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE…1001 MB…29.56 INCHES

There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.

At 1100 AM AST (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Emily was located near latitude 19.5 North, longitude 38.8 West. Emily is moving toward the west-northwest near 10 mph (17 km/h) and this motion is expected to continue for the next several days.

Satellite wind data indicates that maximum sustained winds are near 50 mph (85 km/h) with higher gusts. Little change in strength forecast today followed by gradual weakening. Emily is likely to become a post-tropical remnant low by Tuesday.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 185 miles (295 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1001 mb (29.56 inches. Next complete advisory at 500 PM AST.

Forecaster Papin