Public Tropical Cyclone Advisory
930 WTNT32 KNHC 260232 TCPAT2 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Gonzalo Advisory Number 5 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL072026 200 AM CVT Sat Sep 26 2026 ...GONZALO WEAKENS AS IT CONTINUES NORTHWARD... SUMMARY OF 200 AM CVT...0300 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...16.9N 22.5W ABOUT 30 MI...50 KM ENE OF SAL CABO VERDE MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...45 MPH...75 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...N OR 360 DEGREES AT 9 MPH...15 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1002 MB...29.59 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY: The Government of the Cabo Verde Islands has discontinued the Tropical Storm Warning for all of the Cabo Verde Islands. SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT: There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 200 AM CVT (0300 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Gonzalo was located near latitude 16.9 North, longitude 22.5 West. Gonzalo is moving toward the north near 9 mph (15 km/h). A northward motion is expected to continue this morning, followed by a slower north-northwestward motion over the weekend. On the forecast track, the center will move away from northeastern portion of the Cabo Verde Islands today. Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 45 mph (75 km/h) with higher gusts. Additional weakening is anticipated. Gonzalo could become a post-tropical remnant low or dissipate later today. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 185 miles (295 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1002 mb (29.59 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- SURF: Swells generated by the storm are expected to affect the Cabo Verde Islands through today. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Please consult products from your local weather office. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 800 AM CVT.