TROPICAL CYCLONE BULLETIN NO. 1

TROPICAL CYCLONE BULLETIN NO. 1
INFORMATION MESSAGE NO. 1
Date: July 17, 2017                   Time: 6:00 P.M.
..TROPICAL STORM DON FORMS OVER WESTERN TROPICAL ATLANTIC…

WATCHES / WARNINGS: None at this time. A Tropical Storm Watch may be required on Tuesday morning.

EFFECT ON LOCAL CONDITIONS:
Winds: Expected to become northeasterly late Wednesday morning and increasing gradually to moderate to strong.
Seas: Seas will build gradually to heights between 2 and 3 meters on Wednesday afternoon.
Rainfall: Increasing shower activity on Wednesday afternoon. Occasional thundershowers Wednesday evening through Thursday morning.
Local authorities and residents are advised to continue monitoring the further progress of this weather system.
Tropical Cyclone Watch/Warning Definitions: TROPICAL CYCLONE INFORMATION MESSAGE: Informs about the presence of a (developing) tropical cyclone which poses a threat in the upcoming 48 to 72 hours.
This bulletin is to increase the awareness of the authorities, the general public and to await future bulletins.
CENTER’S LATEST AND FORECAST POSITIONS:
DATE/TIME
POSITION
INTENSITY
LOCATION
Monday, July 17, 5:00 P.M.
11.2N 52.6W
Weak tropical storm
1700 kilometers east of Bonaire.
Wednesday, July 19, 2:00 P.M.
12.2N 67.0W
Weak tropical storm
 225 kilometers east of  Curaçao

Definitions:
TROPICAL STORM WATCH: An announcement for a specific area that a tropical storm or incipient tropical storm conditions poses a possible threat within 48 hours.

This bulletin is to increase the awareness of the authorities and the general public and to await future bulletins. 

NEXT BULLETIN: Tuesday, July 18, 11:30 A.M.