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TROPICS: Gordon downgraded to a depression; Tracking potential tropical cyclone #8

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An area of low pressure off the coast of the Carolinas has been designated potential tropical cyclone eight. This system continues to strengthen and will likely become our next named storm.

Helene is the next name on our list. The storm will quickly push inland and begin to weaken as it does. Right now - winds are at 45 mph

PTC #8 is moving NW at 7 mph and has a minimum pressure of 1006

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Potential Tropical Cyclone Eight
Potential Tropical Cyclone Eight

Tropical Storm Gordon has been downgraded to a depression and continues to circulate in the central Atlantic. It poses no threat to land and is an official "fish storm"

Gordon will start to fall apart in the Atlantic over the coming days.