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Tropical Depression Selma Advisory Number   6
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP202017
1000 AM CDT Sat Oct 28 2017

...SELMA EXPECTED TO PRODUCE TORRENTIAL RAINS AND FLASH FLOODS
THROUGH SUNDAY...
...TROPICAL STORM FORCE WIND GUSTS ARE STILL POSSIBLE TODAY...


SUMMARY OF 1000 AM CDT...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...13.7N 88.5W
ABOUT 45 MI...75 KM E OF SAN SALVADOR EL SALVADOR
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NE OR 55 DEGREES AT 8 MPH...13 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1006 MB...29.71 INCHES


WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY:

The government of El Salvador has discontinued the Tropical Storm
Warning along the Pacific coast of El Salvador.

The government of Guatemala has discontinued the Tropical Storm
Watch along the Pacific coast of Guatemala.

SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT:

There are no coastal watches or warning in effect.

Interests in western Honduras should monitor the progress of Selma.


DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK
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At 1000 AM CDT (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Selma
was located near latitude 13.7 North, longitude 88.5 West. The
depression is moving toward the northeast near 8 mph (13 km/h). A
turn toward the northeast is forecast today, and this motion should
continue until dissipation tonight.

Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 35 mph (55 km/h) with
higher gusts. Weakening is expected through today with dissipation
by tonight.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1006 mb (29.71 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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RAINFALL:  Selma is expected to produce total rain accumulations of
2 to 5 inches over El Salvador, southern Guatemala, and southern
Honduras through Sunday.  This rainfall could cause isolated flash
floods, especially in mountainous terrain.

WIND:  Tropical storm force wind gusts are likely over El Salvador
today, but are expected to diminish by tonight.

SURF:  Swells generated by Selma are affecting portions of the
coasts of Nicaragua, Honduras, El Salvador, and Guatemala. These
swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current
conditions today.  Please consult products from your local weather
office.


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 400 PM CDT.

$$
Forecaster Roberts

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