| Location | 190 miles SE of The Southernmost Cabo Verde Islands |
| Wind | 45 mph |
| Heading | NNW at 8 mph |
| Pressure | 29.65 |
| Coordinates | 22.1W, 13.2N |
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Discussion
At 200 AM CVT (0300 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Gonzalo was located near latitude 13.2 North, longitude 22.1 West. Gonzalo is moving toward the north-northwest near 8 mph (13 km/h), and this motion is expected to continue over the next several days, with a slower forward speed this weekend. On the forecast track, the center will pass near or over portions of the Cabo Verde Islands today and tonight.
Maximum sustained winds are near 45 mph (75 km/h) with higher gusts. Some strengthening is possible today, with a gradual weakening trend forecast to begin this weekend.
Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 175 miles (280 km) from the center.
The estimated minimum central pressure is 1004 mb (29.65 inches).
Watches and Warnings
CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY:
The Government of the Cabo Verde Islands has issued a Tropical Storm Warning for all of the Cabo Verde Islands.
SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT:
A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for, * The Cabo Verde Islands.
A Tropical Storm Warning means that tropical storm conditions are expected somewhere within the warning area, in this case within 24 hours.
For storm information specific to your area, please monitor products issued by your national meteorological service.
Land Hazards
Key messages for Gonzalo can be found in the Tropical Cyclone Discussion under AWIPS header MIATCDAT2 and WMO header WTNT42 KNHC.
WIND: Tropical storm conditions are expected to reach the Cabo Verde Islands within the warning area later this morning.
RAINFALL: Tropical Storm Gonzalo is expected to produce rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches – 30 to 75 mm — across the eastern portions of the Cabo Verde Islands on Friday and Saturday with less than 1 inch anticipated for the western side of the island chain. Heavy rain along the coastal areas of Guinea-Bissau, The Gambia, and Senegal will produce totals between 2 to 4 inches – 50 to 100 mm – with isolated higher amounts along the immediate coast.
SURF: Swells generated by the storm are expected to affect the Cabo Verde Islands through Saturday. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Please consult products from your local weather office.