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Post-tropical Cyclone Gonzalo
Public Advisory

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Post-Tropical Cyclone Gonzalo Advisory Number 8
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL072026
800 PM CVT Sat Sep 26 2026

...GONZALO NO LONGER A TROPICAL CYCLONE...
...THIS IS THE FINAL ADVISORY...


SUMMARY OF 800 PM CVT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...19.3N 23.3W
ABOUT 180 MI...290 KM N OF SAL CABO VERDE
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH...65 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NNW OR 345 DEGREES AT 7 MPH...11 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1005 MB...29.68 INCHES


WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.


DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
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At 800 PM CVT (2100 UTC), the center of Post-Tropical Cyclone
Gonzalo was located near latitude 19.3 North, longitude 23.3 West.
The post-tropical cyclone is moving toward the north-northwest near
7 mph (11 km/h) and this general motion is forecast to continue
through the weekend, with a slow down and turn to the west-northwest
expected by early next week.

Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher gusts.
Additional weakening is forecast, and the post-tropical cyclone is
expected to dissipate over eastern Subtropical Atlantic by the
early to mid portion of next week.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 185 miles (295 km)
from the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1005 mb (29.68 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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SURF: Swells generated by Gonzalo are expected to affect portions
of the Cabo Verde Islands this evening before diminishing Sunday.
These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip
current conditions. Please consult products from your local weather
office.


NEXT ADVISORY
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This is the last public advisory issued by the National Hurricane
Center on this system. Additional information on this system can be
found in High Seas Forecasts issued by the National Weather Service,
under AWIPS header NFDHSFAT1, WMO header FZNT01 KWBC, and online at
ocean.weather.gov/shtml/NFDHSFAT1.php

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Forecaster Papin

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