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Tropical Depression SEVENTEEN-E


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TROPICAL DEPRESSION SEVENTEEN-E ADVISORY NUMBER   1
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL       EP172015
400 PM CDT SAT SEP 26 2015

...NEW TROPICAL DEPRESSION FORMS SOUTH OF MEXICO...
...FORECAST TO STRENGTHEN AND TURN TOWARD THE SOUTH-CENTRAL COAST OF
MEXICO...


SUMMARY OF 400 PM CDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...13.3N 103.0W
ABOUT 325 MI...520 KM SW OF ACAPULCO MEXICO
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NNW OR 345 DEGREES AT 3 MPH...6 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1005 MB...29.68 INCHES


WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.

Interests along the southern coast of Mexico should closely monitor
the progress of this system.  A tropical storm watch could be
required for a portion of this area by early Sunday.


DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK
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At 400 PM CDT (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression
Seventeen-E was located near latitude 13.3 North, longitude 103.0
West. The depression is moving toward the north-northwest near 3 mph
(6 km/h).  A turn toward the north is expected by tonight, with a
turn toward the north-northeast by early Monday.

Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts.
Some strengthening is forecast during the next 48 hours.
Strengthening is forecast, and the depression is likely to become a
tropical storm tonight or Sunday.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1005 mb (29.68 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 1000 PM CDT.

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Forecaster Kimberlain

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