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Tropical Depression TWENTY-E


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TROPICAL DEPRESSION TWENTY-E ADVISORY NUMBER   2
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL       EP202015
400 PM CDT TUE OCT 20 2015

...TROPICAL DEPRESSION MOVING SLOWLY WESTWARD...


SUMMARY OF 400 PM CDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...13.2N 94.8W
ABOUT 235 MI...380 KM SE OF PUERTO ESCONDIDO MEXICO
ABOUT 425 MI...685 KM SE OF ACAPULCO MEXICO
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 265 DEGREES AT 3 MPH...6 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.

Interests along the southern coast of Mexico should monitor the
progress of this system.


DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK
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At 400 PM CDT (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Twenty-E
was located near latitude 13.2 North, longitude 94.8 West. The
depression is moving toward the west near 3 mph (6 km/h).  A motion
toward the west-southwest with some increase in forward speed is
expected tonight, followed by a turn toward the west-northwest by
Wednesday night and a turn toward the northwest by Thursday.

Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts.
Strengthening is forecast, and the depression is expected to become
a tropical storm tonight and reach hurricane strength on Thursday.

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 1000 PM CDT.

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Forecaster Beven

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