A strong tropical wave is off the coast of west Africa near the Cape Verde Islands along 17 degrees West and south of 19 degrees North. The wave is estimated to be moving westwards at 15 knots. A 1011 millibar surface low is situated along the axis near 11 degrees North... very near a recent burst of deep convection.
This wave is rather vigorous exhibiting a well defined cyclonic turning and scattered moderate convection within 240 nautical miles either side of the axis. This wave will be closely monitored for further development.
Issued by: National Hurricane Center - 205 p.m. Tuesday July 01 2008.
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