793 
WTPZ35 KNHC 260838
TCPEP5

BULLETIN
Tropical Depression Fifteen-E Advisory Number   1
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP152018
200 AM PDT Sun Aug 26 2018

...NEW DEPRESSION FORMS WELL TO THE SOUTHWEST OF BAJA CALIFORNIA...
...NO THREAT TO ANY LAND AREAS...


SUMMARY OF 200 AM PDT...0900 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...13.3N 124.1W
ABOUT 1140 MI...1840 KM WSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 280 DEGREES AT 14 MPH...22 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1008 MB...29.77 INCHES


WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.


DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
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At 200 AM PDT (0900 UTC), the center of newly formed Tropical
Depression Fifteen-E was located near latitude 13.3 North, longitude
124.1 West. The depression is moving toward the west near 14 mph (22
km/h), and this general motion is expected to continue for the next
few days.

Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts.
Strengthening is forecast during the next 72 hours. The depression
is expected to become a tropical storm later today and reach
hurricane strength by Tuesday.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1008 mb (29.77 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None.


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 800 AM PDT.

$$
Forecaster Stewart