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Tropical Depression Eighteen-E Advisory Number   3
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP182018
800 PM PDT Sat Sep 08 2018

...DEPRESSION EXPECTED TO BECOME A TROPICAL STORM OVERNIGHT OR ON
SUNDAY...


SUMMARY OF 800 PM PDT...0300 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...16.1N 117.2W
ABOUT 670 MI...1075 KM SW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 280 DEGREES AT 9 MPH...15 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 800 PM PDT (0300 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression
Eighteen-E was located near latitude 16.1 North, longitude 117.2
West. The depression is moving toward the west near 9 mph (15
km/h). A west-northwest to northwest motion is expected during the
next few days.

Maximum sustained winds remain near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher
gusts.  Gradual strengthening is forecast, and the depression is
expected to become a tropical storm overnight or on Sunday.
The estimated minimum central pressure is 1006 mb (29.71 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 200 AM PDT.

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Forecaster Cangialosi

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