Satellite data indicate that Tropical Depression Seven has strengthened and is now Tropical Storm Gonzalo with 45 mph (75 km/h) winds. The intensity forecast will be updated in the regular advisory at 11 AM AST…1500 UTC. SUMMARY OF 850 AM AST…1250
LOCATION…9.9N 43.1W ABOUT 1250 MI…2010 KM E OF THE SOUTHERN WINDWARD ISLANDS, MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS…45 MPH…75 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT…WNW OR 285 DEGREES AT 12 MPH…19 KM/H, MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE…1003 MB…29.62 INCHES
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Interests in the Windward Islands should monitor the progress of this system.
