Meteorological Analysis
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Tropical depression 9 originated from a tropical wave which moved off the coast
of Africa on August 14th. The wave increased in shower activity as it
approached the Lesser Antilles, and it appeared to increase in organization once
in the Caribbean. A ship reported a west wind, which confirmed a surface low
and the wave was upgraded to TD 9 on August 21st. Shear soon began to
affect the depression though, and by August 22nd the depression became an
open wave as the surface circulation dissipated just south of Hispaniola.
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Casualty and Damage Overview
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There were no reports of casualties or damage in association with TD 9.
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TD 9 Hurricane Research Division Products
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Imagery
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Tracking Data
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Tropical Depression NINE (21-22 August 2003)
Track positions and wind speeds:
INITIAL 21/2100Z 14.7N 66.1W 30 KT
INITIAL 22/0300Z 15.4N 67.0W 30 KT
INITIAL 22/0900Z 15.9N 68.0W 30 KT
INITIAL 22/1500Z 16.4N 68.6W 30 KT
INITIAL 22/2100Z 17.0N 70.0W 25 KT...DISSIPATING
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Tracking map courtesy of Plymouth
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Selected Radar Image
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