531
WTNT33 KNHC 081744
TCPAT3

BULLETIN
Tropical Storm Rene Intermediate Advisory Number 6A
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL182020
500 PM CVT Tue Sep 08 2020

...OUTER BANDS OF RENE STILL AFFECTING THE NORTHWESTERN CABO
VERDE ISLANDS...


SUMMARY OF 500 PM CVT...1800 UTC...INFORMATION ----------------------------------------------
LOCATION...16.6N 27.2W
ABOUT 140 MI...230 KM WSW OF SANTO ANTAO CABO VERDE ISLANDS
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH...65 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 280 DEGREES AT 16 MPH...26 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1001 MB...29.56 INCHES


WATCHES AND WARNINGS
--------------------
CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY:

None.

SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT:

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for...
* Cabo Verde Islands

A Tropical Storm Warning means that tropical storm conditions are
expected somewhere within the warning area.

For storm information specific to your area, please monitor
products issued by your national meteorological service.


DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
----------------------
At 500 PM CVT (1800 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Rene was
located near latitude 16.6 North, longitude 27.2 West. Rene is
moving toward the west near 16 mph (26 km/h), and a motion toward
the west or west-northwest is expected over the next two or three
days. On the forecast track, the center of Rene will continue to
move away from the Cabo Verde Islands later today.

Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher
gusts. Little change in strength is expected through tonight, but
gradual strengthening is forecast on Thursday and Friday. Rene is
forecast to become a hurricane in a couple of days.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 45 miles (75 km)
from the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1001 mb (29.56 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
----------------------
Key messages for Tropical Storm Rene can be found in the Tropical
Cyclone Discussion under AWIPS header MIATCDAT3, WMO header
WTNT43 KNHC, and on the web at
www.hurricanes.gov/text/MIATCDAT3.shtml

RAINFALL: Rene is expected to produce 1 to 3 inches of rain across
portions of the Cabo Verde Islands today.

WIND: Tropical storm conditions are still occurring over the
western portion of the Cabo Verde Islands. These winds will
subside by tonight.

SURF: Swells generated by Rene are affecting portions of the Cabo
Verde Islands. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening
surf and rip current conditions. Please consult products from your
local weather office.


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 800 PM CVT.

$$
Forecaster Cangialosi
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