Tropical Depression kicks off 2009 Hurricane Season

At 5:00 PM the center of Tropical Depression One was located near Latitude 37.7 North, Longitude 69.4 West or about 305 miles SSE of Providence, Rhode Island.

The depression is moving toward the northeast near 16 mph. A general motion toward the ENE is expected over the next 24 to 48 hours. The depression is not expected to threaten any land areas.

Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph with higher gusts. The depression could become a tropical storm tonight or Friday but then is expected to weaken and dissipate over colder waters by Saturday.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1006 mb or 29.71 inches.

Stay with Storm Team 2 for the latest!! The next advisory will come out at 11PM.