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Tropical Depression SERGIO


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Tropical Depression Sergio Intermediate Advisory Number 53A
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP212018
1200 PM MDT Fri Oct 12 2018

...SERGIO HAS MOVED INLAND OVER NORTHWESTERN MEXICO AND WEAKENS TO A
TROPICAL DEPRESSION...


SUMMARY OF 1200 PM MDT...1800 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...28.4N 111.0W
ABOUT 30 MI...45 KM N OF GUAYMAS MEXICO
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NE OR 50 DEGREES AT 24 MPH...39 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...998 MB...29.47 INCHES


WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY:

The government of Mexico has discontinued all the Tropical Storm
Warnings.

SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT:

There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.

Interests in northwestern Mexico should monitor the progress of
Sergio.

For storm information specific to your area, please monitor products
issued by your national meteorological service.


DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
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At 1200 PM MDT (1800 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Sergio
was located near latitude 28.4 North, longitude 111.0 West. Sergio
is moving toward the northeast near 24 mph (39 km/h), and this
general motion is expected to continue today. On the forecast track,
Sergio or its remnants will continue to move over northwestern
Mexico later today and tonight.

Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 35 mph (55 km/h)
with higher gusts. Sergio is forecast to degenerate into a remnant
low while moving over northwestern Mexico later today or tonight.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 998 mb (29.47 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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RAINFALL:  Sergio is expected to produce total rain accumulations
of 3 to 5 inches, with isolated maximum amounts of 8 inches over
northwestern Mexico. This rainfall could cause life-threatening
flash flooding and mudslides in mountainous terrain.

Moisture from Sergio will affect the United States, with total
rain accumulations of 1 to 3 inches from southeast Arizona and
southern New Mexico toward the southern Plains through Saturday.
This rainfall could cause life-threatening flash flooding.

WIND:  Tropical-storm-force wind gusts are still occuring
primarily to the north and east of the track of Sergio. These winds
will continue to diminish today.

SURF:  Swells generated by Sergio could still affect much
of the Baja California peninsula today and the Sea of Cortez, likely
causing life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Please
consult products from your local weather office.


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 300 PM MDT.

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Forecaster Avila

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