Potential Tropical Cyclone Twenty-Two Public Advisory



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WTNT32 KNHC 170546
TCPAT2

BULLETIN
Potential Tropical Cyclone Twenty-Two
Intermediate Advisory Number 2A
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL222023
100 AM EST Fri Nov 17 2023

...AREAS OF HEAVY RAINS SPREADING ACROSS PORTIONS OF JAMAICA,
EASTERN CUBA, AND HAITI...


SUMMARY OF 100 AM EST...0600 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...16.0N 80.8W
ABOUT 300 MI...480 KM WSW OF KINGSTON JAMAICA
ABOUT 175 MI...280 KM ENE OF CABO GRACIAS A DIOS ON NIC/HON BORDER
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NNE OR 20 DEGREES AT 7 MPH...11 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1004 MB...29.65 INCHES


WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY:

None

SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT:

A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for...
* Jamaica
* Haiti
* Cuban provinces of Guantanamo, Santiago de Cuba, Holguin, Granma,
and Las Tunas
* Southeastern Bahamas and Turks and Caicos Islands

A Tropical Storm Watch means that tropical storm conditions are
possible within the watch area, generally within 48 hours.

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


DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
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At 100 AM EST (0600 UTC), the disturbance was centered near latitude
16.0 North, longitude 80.8 West. The system is moving toward the
north-northeast near 7 mph (11 km/h). A northeastward motion is
expected to begin later this morning, with increasing forward speed
through the weekend.  On the forecast track, the center of the
system is expected to move across Jamaica later today, southeastern
Cuba by early Saturday, and the southeastern Bahamas and Turks and
Caicos Islands on Saturday.

Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts. 
Some strengthening is forecast during the next couple of days, and 
the disturbance could become a tropical storm later today or 
tonight.
* Formation chance through 48 hours...medium...60 percent.
* Formation chance through 7 days...medium...60 percent.  

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1004 mb (29.65 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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Key messages for Potential Tropical Cyclone Twenty-Two can be found
in the Tropical Cyclone Discussion under AWIPS header MIATCDAT2 and
WMO header WTNT42 KNHC, and on the web at
hurricanes.gov/text/MIATCDAT2.shtml

WIND:  Tropical storm conditions are possible on Jamaica beginning
later today, eastern Cuba and Haiti tonight, and the southeastern
Bahamas and Turks and Caicos Islands on Saturday.

RAINFALL:  Potential Tropical Cyclone Twenty-Two is expected to
produce storm total rainfall of 5 to 10 inches with maximum amounts
of 16 inches across portions of Panama, Costa Rica, Jamaica,
southeast Cuba, and Hispaniola through Sunday morning. These rains
are likely to produce flash flooding, along with mudslides in areas
of higher terrain.

Rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches are expected across the
southeastern Bahamas and Turks and Caicos Islands through Sunday
morning.

STORM SURGE:  Minor coastal flooding is possible in areas of
onshore winds along the southeastern coast of Cuba, the southeastern
Bahamas, and the Turks and Caicos Islands.

SURF:  Swells generated by the disturbance are expected to affect
portions of Jamaica, Haiti, and southeastern Cuba during the next
couple of days.  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 400 AM EST.

$$
Forecaster Kelly/Brown



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