11 A.M. AST 12/9/2003 TROPICAL STORM PETER UPDATE #1

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And the Cape Verde season continues with Tropical Storm Peter, although this is not of classical Cape Verde Origins.

Currently, the center of Tropical Storm Peter is located near 20.0N and 37.0W. This places the center well into the open eastern Atlantic. The motion is to the NNE near 12 m.p.h. and this track is expected to continue during the next 24-36 hours.

Maximum winds are near 45 m.p.h. The pressure is estimated to be 1000mb. Little change in intensity is expected during the next couple of days, followed by an extra-tropical transition.

Next Update: 4 P.M.

Forecaster: Ortt

1 P.M. AST 12/9/2003 TROPICAL STORM PETER SPECIAL UPDATE #2

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Satellite imagery indicates that Peter has developed an eye and is rapidly nearing hurricane intensity.

Currently, the eye of Tropical Storm Peter is located near 20.3N and 37.1W. This located the storm well away from any land areas. The motion is to the NNE near 12 m.p.h. This track is expected to continue during the next 24-36 hours.

Maximum winds are estimated to be 65 m.p.h. The pressure is estimated to be 988mb. Peter will likely become a hurricane this afternoon as it is in a rapid intensification trend.

Next Update: 5 P.M.

Forecaster: Ortt

5 P.M. AST 12/9/2003 TROPICAL STORM PETER UPDATE #3

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Currently, the eye of Tropical Storm Peter is located near 21.4N and 37.0W. This places the center well away from any land areas in the eastern Atlantic. The motion is to the north near 15 m.p.h. A track to the nNE is expected during the next 12-24 hours.

Maximum winds remain near 65 m.p.h. The pressure is estimated to be 988mb. Slow weakening is now expected, followed by an extra-tropical transition during the next 24 hours as Peter begins to merge with an approaching cold front.

Next Update: 11 P.M.

Forecaster: Ortt

11 P.M. AST 12/9/2003 TROPICAL STORM PETER UPDATE #4

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Peter weakens as quickly as it developed.

Currently, the center of Tropical Storm Peter is located near 22.6N and 37.1W. This continues to keep the storm well away from land. The motion is to the north near 10 m.p.h. An acceleration with the same general track is expected during the next 12-24 hours.

Maximum winds have decreased and are now estimated to be 50 m.p.h. The pressure is estimated to be 995mb. Further weakening is likely and the system is expected to weaken to below tropical storm intensity overnight.

Next Update: 11 A.M.

Forecaster: Ortt

11 A.M. AST 12/10/2003 TROPICAL DEPRESSION PETER UPDATE #5

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Peter weakens as quickly as it developed.

Currently, the center of Tropical Storm Peter is located near 24.2N and 37.0W. This continues to keep the storm well away from land. The motion is to the north near 10 m.p.h. An acceleration with the same general track is expected during the next 12-24 hours.

Maximum winds have decreased and are now estimated to be 35 m.p.h. The pressure is estimated to be 1005mb. Further weakening is likely and the system is expected to dissipate within 24 hours.

Next Update: 11 P.M.

Forecaster: Cangialosi

11 P.M. AST 12/10/2003 TROPICAL DEPRESSION PETER UPDATE #6

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Satellite imagery indicates that Peter has weakened into a remnant low-pressure area. Redevelopment is not anticipated. The remnant low is expected to move along the frontal system to the NE.

This is the final update on Peter

Forecaster: Ortt

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