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A tropical storm warning is in effect the east coast of Florida from north of jupiter northward to titusville including merritt island, and for grand bahama the abacos, and bimini.
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means that tropical storm conditions are expected within the warning area within
the next 24 hours.
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At 2 pm edt, 1800z, the center of tropical depression sixteen was estimated
near latitude 26.5 north, longitude 78.6 west very near grand bahama island
and about 180 miles, 290 km, southeast of cape canaveral Florida.
The depression is stationary but a slow north-northwest track should begin later
today.
Maximum sustained winds remain near 30 mph, 45 km/hr, with higher gusts. The
depression could become a tropical storm tonight or wednesday. A noaa reconnaissance
plane is currently approaching the depression.
Estimated minimum central pressure is 1007 mb, 29.74 inches.
Rainfall accumulations of 5 to 10 inches, with isolated higher amounts of 15
inches can be expected in portions of Florida and the northwestern bahamas.
Repeating the 2 pm edt position, 26.5 n, 78.6 w. Movement stationary. Maximum
sustained winds, 30 mph. Minimum central pressure, 1007 mb.
The next advisory will be issued by the national hurricane center at 5 pm edt.