000 WTPZ32 KNHC 010254 TCPEP2 BULLETIN Tropical Depression Seven-E Advisory Number 2 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP072018 1000 PM CDT Sat Jun 30 2018 ...DEPRESSION FORECAST TO STRENGTHEN WHILE REMAINING WELL OFFSHORE OF MEXICO... SUMMARY OF 1000 PM CDT...0300 UTC...INFORMATION ----------------------------------------------- LOCATION...11.3N 105.4W ABOUT 535 MI...865 KM S OF MANZANILLO MEXICO MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 285 DEGREES AT 13 MPH...20 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1005 MB...29.68 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 1000 PM CDT (0300 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Seven-E was located near latitude 11.3 North, longitude 105.4 West. The depression is moving toward the west-northwest near 13 mph (20 km/h) and this general motion is expected to continue through the next several days. Maximum sustained winds remain near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts. Gradual strengthening is forecast during the next day or so, and the system is expected to become a tropical storm overnight or on Sunday. Additional strengthening is forecast thereafter, and the system will likely become a hurricane early next week. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1005 mb (29.68 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 400 AM CDT. $$ Forecaster Cangialosi