NEW TROPICAL DEPRESSION FORMS IN THE ATLANTIC

August 15, 2001 — Satellite images indicate that the tropical wave in the Atlantic has become better organized and is now tropical depression four. At 11 a.m. EDT, the poorly defined center of the tropical depression was located near latitude 12.3 north, longitude 45.0 west or about 975 miles east of the Windward Islands, according to NOAA's National Hurricane Center. (Click NOAA satellite image for larger view of Tropical Depression Four.)

The depression is moving toward the west near 23 mph. This motion is expected to continue Wednesday with a gradual decrease in forward speed.

Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph with higher gusts to the north of the center. Some strengthening is possible during the next 24 hours.

Estimated minimum central pressure is 1009 Mb, 29.80 inches.

All interests in the Lesser Antilles should monitor the progress of this system.

Storm Advisories updated 5 a.m., 11 a.m., 5 p.m., and 11 p.m. EDT; every three hours if a Watch/Warning is in effect.

NOAA satellite images updated 15 minutes past the hour; Atlantic Coast and Gulf of Mexico and close-ups also updated at 45 past the hour.

Click NOAA tracking map for larger view.

Relevant Web Sites
NOAA's National Hurricane Center — Get the latest advisories here

NOAA Satellite Images — The latest satellite views

Colorized Satellite Images

NOAA 3-D Satellite Images

NOAA's Storm Watch — Get the latest severe weather information across the USA

Media Contact:
Frank Lepore, NOAA's National Hurricane Center, (305) 229-4404

 

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