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Gaston becomes a remnant low but redevelopment possible
Published on September 3, 2010	Print Version
Tropical Depression Gaston 5-day forecast track. NHC/NOAA graphic ROAD TOWN, BVI -- At 5:00 pm on Thursday, the centre of the newest tropical storm, Gaston, was located near latitude 13.5 north, longitude 39.5 west or about 1,425 miles east of the Lesser Antilles. Gaston is moving toward the west at 3-5 mph. Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 30 mph making Gaston a remnant low or a low pressure system. Satellite imagery indicates that thunderstorm activity remains minimal, and there is evidence of several weak circulation centers revolving around a common center. Forecasters have indicated that this is very similar to what Danielle and Earl looked like during their formative stages. Although the National Hurricane Center has discontinued issuing advisories on Gaston, there is a very good chance that Gaston will become better organized in 3-4 days and redevelop into a tropical storm. The new forecast track for Gaston shows a very slow movement to the west to west-northwest for the next 2-3 days. Afterward, a slightly faster motion to the west-northwest is expected as high-pressure builds to the north of the system. This track takes Gaston in the direction of the northern Leeward Islands.

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