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Tropical Depression Five-E Advisory Number 1
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP052024
800 AM MST Sun Aug 04 2024
...NEW TROPICAL DEPRESSION FORMS OVER THE OPEN EASTERN PACIFIC...
SUMMARY OF 800 AM MST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...15.8N 112.9W
ABOUT 530 MI...850 KM SSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...STATIONARY
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1007 MB...29.74 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 AM MST (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Five-E
was located near latitude 15.8 North, longitude 112.9 West. The
depression is nearly stationary, but a slow generally southward
motion is expected to begin later today and continue into Monday. A
sharp turn back toward the north is possible by Tuesday.
Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts.
Slow strengthening is expected today and the system is forecast to
become a tropical storm tonight. The cyclone will then begin to
interact with another larger disturbance approaching from the east,
which is expected to cause this system to dissipate in a few days.
The estimated minimum central pressure is 1007 mb (29.74 inches).
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None
NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 200 PM MST.
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Forecaster D. Zelinsky
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