WTNT23 KNGU 222100
SUBJ/TROPICAL CYCLONE FORMATION ALERT//
RMKS/1. FORMATION OF A SIGNIFICANT TROPICAL CYCLONE IS POSSIBLE
WITHIN A 200 NM RADIUS OF 32.0N 44.5W WITHIN THE NEXT 24 HOURS.
AVAILABLE DATA DOES NOT JUSTIFY ISSUANCE OF NUMBERED TROPICAL
CYCLONE WARNINGS AT THIS TIME. WINDS IN THE AREA ARE ESTIMATED TO
BE 25 TO 30 KNOTS. METSAT IMAGERY AT 222100Z INDICATES THAT A
CIRCULATION CENTER IS LOCATED NEAR 32.0N 44.5W. THE SYSTEM IS
QUASI-STATIONARY.
2. THE POTENTIAL FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A SIGNIFICANT TROPICAL
CYCLONE WITHIN THE NEXT 24 HOURS IS HIGH. A NON-TROPICAL LOW
PRESSURE SYSTEM IS FORMING ALONG A FRONTAL BOUNDARY ABOUT 1000 MILES
WEST-SOUTHWEST OF THE AZORES. CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO BECOME
CONDUCIVE FOR THE LOW TO ACUIRE SUBTROPICAL OR TROPICAL
CHARACTERISTICS, AND A SUBTROPICAL OR TROPICAL CYCLONE IS LIKELY
TO FORM DURING THE NEXT 24 HOURS WHILE THE SYSTEM MOVES VERY
LITTLE THROUGH TUESDAY.
3. THIS ALERT WILL BE REISSUED, UPGRADED TO WARNING OR CANCELLED
BY 232100Z.//
