856 WTPZ32 KNHC 010832 TCPEP2 BULLETIN Tropical Depression Seventeen-E Advisory Number 2 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP172018 300 AM MDT Sat Sep 01 2018 ...POORLY ORGANIZED DEPRESSION MOVING WEST-NORTHWESTWARD... SUMMARY OF 300 AM MDT...0900 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...14.7N 109.3W ABOUT 445 MI...715 KM SW OF MANZANILLO MEXICO MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 285 DEGREES AT 8 MPH...13 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1007 MB...29.74 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 300 AM MDT (0900 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Seventeen-E was located near latitude 14.7 North, longitude 109.3 West. The depression is moving toward the west-northwest near 8 mph (13 km/h). The depression's center may move erratically or re-form over the next day or so, but overall it should move toward the west-northwest at a slower speed through Sunday night. A westward motion is expected Monday and Tuesday. Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts. Little change in strength is expected today, but strengthening should begin by Sunday. The depression could become a tropical storm any time during the next couple of days. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1007 mb (29.74 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 900 AM MDT. $$ Forecaster Berg