{"id": "1213291180255084551", "title": "Public Tropical Cyclone Advisory", "adv_date": "2026-09-25T12:00:00Z", "msg": "866\nWTNT32 KNHC 251157\nTCPAT2\n \nBULLETIN\nTropical Storm Gonzalo Intermediate Advisory Number 2A\nNWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL072026\n1100 AM CVT Fri Sep 25 2026\n \n...GONZALO STRENGTHENS AS GUSTY WINDS SPREAD ACROSS THE CABO VERDE \nISLANDS...\n \n \nSUMMARY OF 1100 AM CVT...1200 UTC...INFORMATION\n-----------------------------------------------\nLOCATION...14.7N 22.6W\nABOUT 120 MI...195 KM E OF THE SOUTHERNMOST CABO VERDE ISLANDS\nMAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH...85 KM/H\nPRESENT MOVEMENT...NNW OR 340 DEGREES AT 10 MPH...17 KM/H\nMINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1002 MB...29.59 INCHES\n \n \nWATCHES AND WARNINGS\n--------------------\nCHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY:\n \nNone.\n \nSUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT:\n \nA Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for...\n* The Cabo Verde Islands\n \nA Tropical Storm Warning means that tropical storm conditions are\nexpected somewhere within the warning area, in this case within 12\nhours.\n \nFor storm information specific to your area, please monitor\nproducts issued by your national meteorological service.\n \n \nDISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK\n----------------------\nAt 1100 AM CVT (1200 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Gonzalo was \nlocated near latitude 14.7 North, longitude 22.6 West. Gonzalo is \nmoving toward the north-northwest near 10 mph (17 km/h). This motion \nis expected to continue over the next several days, with a slower \nforward speed this weekend. On the forecast track, the center will \npass near or over portions of the Cabo Verde Islands today and \ntonight.\n \nMaximum sustained winds have increased to near 50 mph (85 km/h) with \nhigher gusts. Small intensity fluctuations are possible today, with \na gradual weakening trend forecast to begin this weekend.\n \nTropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 175 miles (280 km) \nfrom the center. Sal International Airport recently reported a wind \ngust of 41 mph (66 km/h).\n \nThe estimated minimum central pressure is 1002 mb (29.59 inches).\n \n \nHAZARDS AFFECTING LAND\n----------------------\nKey messages for Gonzalo can be found in the Tropical Cyclone\nDiscussion under AWIPS header MIATCDAT2 and WMO header WTNT42 KNHC.\n \nWIND: Tropical storm conditions are spreading over the Cabo Verde\nIslands and will continue through the day.\n \nRAINFALL: Tropical Storm Gonzalo is expected to produce rainfall\ntotals of 1 to 3 inches (25 to 75 mm) across the eastern portions of\nthe Cabo Verde Islands today and on Saturday with less than 1 inch\nanticipated for the western side of the island chain. Heavy rain\nalong the coastal areas of Guinea-Bissau, The Gambia, and Senegal\nwill produce totals between 2 to 4 inches (50 to 100 mm) with\nisolated higher amounts along the immediate coast.\n \nSURF: Swells generated by the storm are expected to affect the Cabo\nVerde Islands through Saturday. These swells are likely to cause\nlife-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Please consult\nproducts from your local weather office.\n \n \nNEXT ADVISORY\n-------------\nNext complete advisory at 200 PM CVT.\n \n"}