000 WTPZ35 KNHC 130848 TCPEP5 BULLETIN Tropical Depression Fifteen-E Advisory Number 7 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP152017 200 AM PDT Wed Sep 13 2017 ...DEPRESSION NEAR TROPICAL STORM STRENGTH... SUMMARY OF 200 AM PDT...0900 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...14.9N 119.4W ABOUT 830 MI...1335 KM SW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA ABOUT 830 MI...1335 KM SW OF CABO SAN LUCAS MEXICO MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 270 DEGREES AT 9 MPH...15 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1004 MB...29.65 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK ------------------------------ At 200 AM PDT (0900 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Fifteen-E was located near latitude 14.9 North, longitude 119.4 West. The depression is moving toward the west near 9 mph (15 km/h), and this general motion is forecast to continue during the next couple of days with a decrease in forward speed. Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts. Some strengthening is forecast, and the system could become a tropical storm later today, or tonight. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1004 mb (29.65 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 800 AM PDT. $$ Forecaster Roberts