415 WTPZ33 KNHC 270231 TCPEP3 BULLETIN Tropical Depression Eight-E Advisory Number 2 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP082018 800 PM PDT Thu Jul 26 2018 ...TROPICAL DEPRESSION MOVING WEST-NORTHWESTWARD OVER THE OPEN WATERS OF THE EASTERN PACIFIC... SUMMARY OF 800 PM PDT...0300 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...13.8N 125.1W ABOUT 1175 MI...1895 KM WSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 285 DEGREES AT 16 MPH...26 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1008 MB...29.77 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 800 PM PDT (0300 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Eight-E was located near latitude 13.8 North, longitude 125.1 West. The depression is moving toward the west-northwest near 16 mph (26 km/h) and a general west-northwestward to westward motion is expected to continue through Sunday with a gradual decrease in forward speed. Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts. Some strengthening is forecast during the next day or two, and the depression is expected to become a tropical storm by Friday. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1008 mb (29.77 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 200 AM PDT. $$ Forecaster Brennan