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Tropical Depression Twelve-E Advisory Number 1
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP122018
400 PM CDT Sun Aug 05 2018
...NEW TROPICAL DEPRESSION FORMS OFF THE SOUTHWEST COAST OF
MEXICO...
SUMMARY OF 400 PM CDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...14.6N 105.8W
ABOUT 320 MI...515 KM SSW OF MANZANILLO MEXICO
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 315 DEGREES AT 7 MPH...11 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1006 MB...29.71 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 400 PM CDT (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Twelve-E
was located near latitude 14.6 North, longitude 105.8 West. The
depression is moving toward the northwest near 7 mph (11 km/h), and
this general motion with some increase in forward speed is expected
over the next few days.
Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts.
Strengthening is forecast during the next few days, and the
depression is expected to become a tropical storm tonight, and
strengthen into hurricane by Monday night or Tuesday.
The estimated minimum central pressure is 1006 mb (29.71 inches).
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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SURF: Swells generated by this system are expected to begin
affecting the coast of southwestern Mexico during the next day or
two. 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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Next complete advisory at 1000 PM CDT.
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Forecaster Brown
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