000 WTPZ34 KNHC 180859 TCPEP4 BULLETIN Tropical Depression Four-E Advisory Number 1 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP042021 400 AM CDT Fri Jun 18 2021 ...A NEW TROPICAL DEPRESSION FORMS OFF THE COAST OF MEXICO... ...TROPICAL STORM WATCHES ISSUED FOR THE MEXICAN COAST... SUMMARY OF 400 AM CDT...0900 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...14.4N 101.6W ABOUT 365 MI...585 KM SSE OF MANZANILLO MEXICO ABOUT 250 MI...405 KM S OF LAZARO CARDENAS MEXICO MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 285 DEGREES AT 8 MPH...13 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1005 MB...29.68 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY: The government of Mexico has issued a tropical storm watch from Cabo Corrientes southward to Lazaro Cardenas. SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT: A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for... *Cabo Corrientes to Lazaro Cardenas A Tropical Storm Watch means that tropical storm conditions are possible within the watch area, generally within 48 hours. For storm information specific to your area, please monitor products issued by your national meteorological service. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 400 AM CDT (0900 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Four-E was located near latitude 14.4 North, longitude 101.6 West. The depression is moving toward the west-northwest near 8 mph (13 km/h), and this forward motion is expected to continue with a turn to the northwest and north-northwest over the next 24 h. Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts. Strengthening is forecast over the next 36 h and the depression is forecast to become a tropical storm later today. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1005 mb (29.68 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- WIND: Tropical storm conditions are possible within the watch area by late Saturday. RAINFALL: Tropical Depression Four-E will produce heavy rains over coastal sections of the Mexican states of Oaxaca, Guerrero, Michoacan, Colima, Jalisco, and Nayarit during the next few days, with rainfall totals of 5 to 10 inches expected with isolated maximum amounts of 15 inches possible. As a result, life-threatening flash flooding and mudslides may occur. SURF: Swells generated by the depression will affect portions of the southwest coast of Mexico during the next few days. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Please consult products from your local weather office. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 1000 AM CDT. $$ Forecaster Papin/Blake