Tropical Depression Two Advisory Number 1
Nws National Hurricane Center Miami Fl
500 Pm Edt Sun Jul 17 2011

Tropical Depression Forms Just North Of The Northwest Bahamas...

Summary Of 500 Pm Edt...2100 Utc...Information

Location...27.5n 78.2w
About 100 Mi...165 Km Nw Of Great Abaco Island
Maximum Sustained Winds...35 Mph...55 Km/H
Present Movement...S Or 180 Degrees At 2 Mph...4 Km/H
Minimum Central Pressure...1010 Mb...29.83 Inches

Watches And Warnings

Changes With This Advisory...

The Government Of The Bahamas Has Issued A Tropical Storm Watch For Grand Bahama Island And The Abaco Islands In The Northwest Bahamas.

Summary Of Watches And Warnings In Effect...

A Tropical Storm Watch Is In Effect For.Grand Bahama Island And The Abaco Islands In The Northwest Bahamas

For Storm Information Specific To Your Area...Please Monitor Products Issued By Your National Meteorological Service.

Discussion And 48-Hour Outlook

At 500 Pm Edt...2100 Utc...The Center Of Tropical Depression Two Was Located Near Latitude 27.5 North...Longitude 78.2 West.

The Depression Is Drifting Toward The South Near 2 Mph...4 Km/H...And Little Movement Is Expected Overnight...Followed By A Slow North-Northeastward Motion On Monday.

Maximum Sustained Winds Are Near 35 Mph...55 Km/H...With Higher
Gusts.

Some Strengthening Is Forecast During The Next 48 Hours...And The Depression Could Become A Tropical Storm Tonight.

The Minimum Central Pressure Reported By An Air Force Reserve Unit Hurricane Hunter Aircraft Was 1010 Mb...29.83 Inches.

Hazards Affecting Land

Rainfall...The Depression Could Produce Total Rainfall Amounts Of 2
To 3 Inches Over The Northwest Bahamas.

Surf...Locally High Surf Conditions Can Be Expected Along North And
Western Facing Beaches In The Northwest Bahamas Through Tonight.

Next Advisory

Next Intermediate Advisory...800 Pm Edt.
Next Complete Advisory...1100 Pm Edt.

Forecaster Pasch/Stewart