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Tropical Depression THIRTEEN-E


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Tropical Depression Thirteen-E Advisory Number   1
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP132017
800 AM PDT Fri Aug 18 2017

...NEW TROPICAL DEPRESSION FORMS OVER THE EASTERN PACIFIC...
...NO THREAT TO LAND...


SUMMARY OF 800 AM PDT...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...14.8N 116.5W
ABOUT 705 MI...1135 KM SW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 285 DEGREES AT 15 MPH...24 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 48-HOUR OUTLOOK
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At 800 AM PDT (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression
Thirteen-E was located near latitude 14.8 North, longitude 116.5
West. The depression is moving toward the west-northwest near 15 mph
(24 km/h), and this motion is expected to continue for the next
several days.

Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts.
The depression is forecast to strengthen and will likely become a
tropical storm later today.  The system is expected to be near
hurricane strength by the end of this weekend.

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 PM PDT.

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Forecaster Zelinsky

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