5 P.M. ADT 7/19/2003 TROPICAL DEPRESSION 6 UPDATE #1

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Residents of the Lesser Antilles, particularly the Leeward Islands, need to closely monitor the progress of this system.

Currently, the center of newly formed Tropical Depression 6 is located near 12.4N and 44.3W. This places the center about 1000 miles east of Barbados. The motion is to the west near 17 m.p.h. A west to WNW track is expected, bringing the system near the islands sometime on Tuesday.

Maximum winds are 35 m.p.h. The pressure is estimated to be 1008mb. Intensification to near hurricane intensity is expected over the next couple of days, though currently, this system is not expected to become a hurricane. However, there is potential for this to develop beyond the forecast.

Next Update: 11 P.M.

Forecaster: Ortt

11 P.M. ADT 7/19/2003 TROPICAL DEPRESSION 6 UPDATE #2

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Residents of the Lesser Antilles, in particular, the Leeward Islands, need to closely monitor the progress of this system.

Currently, the center of Tropical Depression 6 is located near 12.6N and 46.5W. This places the center about 900 miles east of Barbados. The motion is to the west near 16 m.p.h. A west to WNW track is expected to continue during the next few days, bringing the system through the Lesser Antilles on Tuesday.

maximum winds remain near 35 m.p.h. The pressure is estimated to be 1008mb. Slow intensification is expected and the system should become a tropical storm tomorrow.

Next Update: 6 A.M.

Forecaster: Ortt

6 A.M. ADT 7/20/2003 TROPICAL DEPRESSION 6 UPDATE #3

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Residents of the Lesser Antilles need to continue to monitor the progress of this tropical cyclone.

Currently, the center of Tropical Depression 6 i located near 12.9N and 48.4W. This places the system about 700 miles east of Barbados The motion is to the west near 22 m.p.h. A west to WNW track is expected over the next few days, bringing the system across the Lesser Antilles sometime tomorrow and through the Caribbean.

Maximum winds remain near 35 m.p.h. The pressure is estimated to be 1008mb. Slow development is still expected and this system could become a tropical storm later today or tomorrow. Right now, the system is expected to be a strong tropical storm when it moves into the Caribbean; however, there is a chance that it will be a hurricane.

Next Update: 11 A.M.

Forecaster: Ortt

11 A.M. ADT 7/20/2003 TROPICAL DEPRESSION 6 UPDATE #4

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Tropical Depression 6 conitnues toward the Lesser Antilles and is not showing any signs of intensifying. However, residents of the Lesser Antilles need to conitnue to closely monitor the progress of this system.

Currently, the very poorly defined center of Tropical Depression 6 is located near 13.2N and 50.5W. this position is somewhat certain as it is not clear whether or not there is a center. The motion is to the west near 22 m.p.h. A west to WNW track is expected over the enxt few days, bringing the system into the Caribbean sometime late tomorrow or early Tuesday.

Maximum winds remain at a generous 35 m.p.h. The pressure is estimated to be 1010mb. Little change in intensity is expected, though it is possible for this system to either become a tropical storm, or dissipated during the next 12-24 hours.

Next Update: 5 P.M.

Forecaster: Ortt

5 P.M. ADT 7/20/2003 TROPICAL DEPRESSION 6 UPDATE #5

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Tropical Depression 6 heads towards the islands of the eastern Caribbean; expected to arrive sometime tomorrow afternoon. Residents of the Lesser Antilles need to closely monitor the progress of this system.

NWHHC is not currently recommending any watches and warnings. Please see the Official Alerts Page or local emergency management officials for any official watches and warnings.

Currently, the center of Tropical Depression 6 is located near 13.4N and 52.8W. This places the system about 600 miles east of the Lesser Antilles. The motion is to the west near 24 m.p.h. This track is expected to continue with a slight reduction in forward speed, bringing the system through the islands tomorrow afternoon.

Maximum winds remain near 35 m.p.h. The pressure is estimated to be 1009mb. Only slow intensification is expected; however, it is very possible that this system will move through the islands as a tropical storm. The greatest threat from this system would be heavy rainfall and this would occur regardless as to whether or not the system becomes a tropical storm or weakens into a tropical wave.

Next Update: 11 P.M.

Forecaster: Ortt

11 P.M. ADT 7/20/2003 TROPICAL DEPRESSION 6 UPDATE #6

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Tropical Depression 6 continues to head toward the Lesser Antilles and continues in its disorganized state. Residents of the Lesser Antilles are urged to continue to closely monitor the progress of this system. The greatest threat is localized heavy rain and gusty winds.

NWHHC is holding off on recommending a tropical storm warning until the system shows more signs of organization. Please refer to the Official Alerts Page and local emergency management officials for the official watches and warnings.

Currently, the center of Tropical Depression 6 is located near 13.8N and 54.7W. This places the center about 400 miles east of the Lesser Antilles. The motion is to the west near 22 m.p.h. This track is expected to continue, bringing the system into the Caribbean tomorrow.

Maximum winds remain near 35 m.p.h. The pressure is estimated to be 1008mb. Only slight intensification seems likely at this time due to unfavorable atmospheric conditions. There is a chance that this system could become a tropical storm before moving through the Islands.

Next Update: 6 A.M.

Forecaster: Ortt

6 A.M. ADT 7/21/2003 TROPICAL DEPRESSION 6 UPDATE #7

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Tropical Depression 6 heads toward the islands of the Caribbean, with little change in intensity. Weather conditions should begin to deteriorate today as the system approaches the islands. The greatest threat is localized heavy rain; however, winds may also gust to tropical storm force. In addition, all residents of the Caribbean need to closely monitor the progress of this system.

NWHHC is continuing to hold off on recommending any warnings at this time. Please refer to the Official Alerts Page for the official watches and warnings.

Currently, the poorly defined center of Tropical Depression 6 is located near 14.0N and 57.2W. This places the center about 250 miles east of Martinique. The motion is to the west near 20 m.p.h. This track is expected to continue, bringing the system through the islands this afternoon and evening.

Maximum winds remain near 35 m.p.h. The pressure is estimated to be 1009mb. Only slow intensification is expected; however, there is an outside chance that this will move through the islands as a tropical storm

Next Update: 11 A.M.

Forecaster: Ortt

11 A.M. ADT 7/21/2003 TROPICAL DEPRESSION 6 UPDATE #8

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Tropical Depression 6 continues to moves toward the Lesser Antilles with no change in intensity. Recon will confirm this afternoon. Conditions will begin to deteriorate during the day. Greatest threat is localized heavy rainfall. All residents of the Caribbean need to monitor the progress of this system

NWHHC is not recommending a Tropical Storm Warning at this time. Please refer the Official Alerts Page for the official watches and warnings.

Currently, the center of Tropical Depression 6 is located near 14.1N and 58.5W. This places the center about 150 miles east of Martinique. The motion is to the west near 21 m.p.h. This track should continue, taking the system into the Caribbean later this afternoon.

Maximum winds remain near 35 m.p.h. The pressure is estimated to be 1009mb. Little change in intensity is expected; however, there is a chance still that this could become a tropical storm before moving through the islands.

Next Update: 5 P.M.

Forecaster: Ortt

5 P.M. ADT 7/21/2003 REMNANTS OF TROPICAL DEPRESSION 6

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Recon finds that the tropical wave that had been classified as Tropical depression 6 does not have a closed circulation. Therefore, this system is being classified as a tropical wave. With atmospheric conditions being very hostile at the present time, no redevelopment is expected. However, this feature will be monitored closely over the next few days as it moves into the central and western Caribbean where conditions may be more favorable.

Forecaster: Ortt

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