Tropical Depression 4 forms in the Atlantic

By NHC

Tropical Depression Four Advisory Number 1
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL042023
500 AM AST Thu Jun 22 2023

…TROPICAL DEPRESSION FORMS IN THE CENTRAL ATLANTIC…

SUMMARY OF 500 AM AST…0900 UTC…INFORMATION

LOCATION…10.9N 41.1W
ABOUT 1395 MI…2240 KM E OF THE LESSER ANTILLES
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS…35 MPH…55 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT…W OR 280 DEGREES AT 12 MPH…19 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE…1007 MB…29.74 INCHES

WATCHES AND WARNINGS

There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.

DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK

At 500 AM AST (0900 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Four was located near latitude 10.9 North, longitude 41.1 West. The
depression is moving toward the west near 12 mph (19 km/h), and this motion is expected to increase with a turn toward the northwest during the next few days. On the forecast track, the depression is
expected to remain east of the northern Leeward Islands through the weekend.

Maximum sustained winds are estimated to be near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts. Some strengthening is forecast during the next few days, and the depression is expected to become a tropical storm in a day or so.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1007 mb (29.74 inches).

HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND

None

NEXT ADVISORY

Next complete advisory at 1100 AM AST.