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Tropical Depression Eighteen-E Advisory Number   2
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP182018
200 PM PDT Sat Sep 08 2018

...DEPRESSION FORECAST TO STRENGTHEN OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS...


SUMMARY OF 200 PM PDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...15.8N 116.8W
ABOUT 665 MI...1070 KM SW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 290 DEGREES AT 12 MPH...19 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 OUTLOOK
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At 200 PM PDT (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression
Eighteen-E was located near latitude 15.8 North, longitude 116.8
West. The depression is moving toward the west-northwest near 12 mph
(19 km/h). A slower motion toward the northwest or west-northwest is
anticipated for the next few days.

Maximum sustained winds remain near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher
gusts. The depression is forecast to become a tropical storm later
today and could become a hurricane on Tuesday.

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 800 PM PDT.

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Forecaster Blake

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