000 WTPZ33 KNHC 170836 TCPEP3 BULLETIN Tropical Depression Three-E Advisory Number 3 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP032022 400 AM CDT Fri Jun 17 2022 ...CENTER OF THE DEPRESSION A LITTLE FARTHER EAST... ...EXPECTED TO BECOME A TROPICAL STORM LATER TODAY... SUMMARY OF 400 AM CDT...0900 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...11.3N 89.6W ABOUT 170 MI...270 KM S OF SAN SALVADOR EL SALVADOR ABOUT 195 MI...315 KM SSE OF PUERTO SAN JOSE GUATEMALA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...N OR 360 DEGREES AT 5 MPH...7 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1006 MB...29.71 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. Interests along the southern coast of El Salvador, Guatemala, and extreme southeastern Mexico should closely monitor the progress of this system. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 400 AM CDT (0900 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Three-E was located near latitude 11.3 North, longitude 89.6 West. The depression is moving toward the north near 5 mph (7 km/h). A slow motion toward the north is expected through tonight, followed by a turn to the west over the weekend. Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts. ome strengthening is forecast through Saturday, and the depression is likely to become a tropical storm later today. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1006 mb (29.71 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- RAINFALL: Tropical Depression Three-E will produce heavy rains over the southwestern portions of Guatemala and southern portions of the Mexican state of Chiapas through Sunday night. Rainfall totals of 3 to 6 inches are expected with isolated maximum amounts of 10 inches possible. Life-threatening flash flooding and mudslides may occur. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 1000 AM CDT. $$ Forecaster Beven