Hurricane Fred
Public Advisory 3
950
WTNT31 KNHC 301502
TCPAT1
BULLETIN
TROPICAL STORM FRED ADVISORY NUMBER 3
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL AL062015
1100 AM AST SUN AUG 30 2015
...FRED STRENGTHENING...
...HURRICANE WARNING ISSUED FOR THE CAPE VERDE ISLANDS...
SUMMARY OF 1100 AM AST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...13.4N 19.9W
ABOUT 260 MI...420 KM ESE OF PRAIA IN THE CAPE VERDE ISLANDS
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH...85 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 310 DEGREES AT 12 MPH...19 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1003 MB...29.62 INCHES
WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY:
The Meteorological Service of the Cape Verde Islands has issued a
Hurricane Warning for the Cape Verde Islands. This replaces the
Tropical Storm Warning and Hurricane Watch that were previously in
effect.
SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT:
A Hurricane Warning is in effect for...
* Cape Verde Islands
A Hurricane Warning means that hurricane conditions are expected
somewhere within the warning area, in this case within the next 24
hours. Preparations to protect life and property should be rushed
to completion.
For storm information specific to your area, please monitor
products issued by your national meteorological service.
DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK
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At 1100 AM AST (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Fred was
located near latitude 13.4 North, longitude 19.9 West. Fred is
moving toward the northwest near 12 mph (19 km/h) and this general
motion is expected to continue through Tuesday. On the forecast
track, the center of Fred is expected to move through the Cape Verde
Islands on Monday through early Tuesday.
Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 50 mph (85 km/h)
with higher gusts. Additional strengthening is expected during the
next day or so, and Fred is forecast to become a hurricane before
reaching the Cape Verde Islands on Monday.
Tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 60 miles (95 km)
from the center.
The estimated minimum central pressure is 1003 mb (29.62 inches).
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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WIND: Tropical storm conditions are expected to first reach
the coast within the warning area by early Monday. Hurricane
conditions are expected within a portion of the warning area by
Monday afternoon.
STORM SURGE: A storm surge is expected to produce coastal flooding
in areas of onshore winds in the Cape Verde Islands. Near the
coast, the surge will be accompanied by large and dangerous waves.
RAINFALL: Fred is expected to produce total rain accumulations of
3 to 5 inches over the Cape Verde Islands, with possible isolated
maximum amounts of 8 inches on Monday. These rains could produce
life-threatening flash flooding and mudslides.
NEXT ADVISORY
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Next intermediate advisory at 200 PM AST.
Next complete advisory at 500 PM AST.
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Forecaster Brown
