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They named the 5th storm this year but LOTS of dry air to fight as Erin moves westward. I dont see any threat or big strengthening anytime soon.
The orange area in the gulf is also not a big threat but could get named too.
1100 AM AST THU AUG 15 2013
...ERIN MOVING AWAY FROM THE CAPE VERDE ISLANDS...
SUMMARY OF 1100 AM AST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...14.4N 26.5W
ABOUT 115 MI...185 KM WSW OF BRAVA IN THE CAPE VERDE ISLANDS
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH...65 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 285 DEGREES AT 15 MPH...24 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1006 MB...29.71 INCHES