Tropical Depression Ida has turned westward out in the Atlantic.

  • Location at 5 a.m. Sunday: 24.3 N, 48.0 W
  • How far is it?
    • 1,060 mi. ENE of the northern Leeward Islands
  • Winds: 30 mph
  • Movement: NNW at 5 mph
  • Pressure: 1,007 mb / 29.74 inches

An area of low pressure that is trying to build in the Gulf. It only has a 30% chance of becoming named, but either way, it will bring breezy conditions and a better chance of showers and storms for the start of the work and school week.


Tropical Depression Ida Advisory

5 a.m. — Ida turns westward.

Watches and Warnings

There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.

Discussion and 48-hour outlook

At 5 a.m., the center of Tropical Depression Ida was located near latitude 24.3 north, longitude 48.0 west. The depression is moving toward the west near 5 mph (7 km/h). A turn toward the west-southwest and an increase in forward speed is expected later today.

Maximum sustained winds are near 30 mph (45 km/h) with higher gusts. Little change in strength is forecast during the next 48 hours.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1007 mb (29.74 inches).

Hazards affecting land

None.

Next Advisory

The next complete advisory is at 11 a.m.

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