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TROPICAL STORM CARLOS INTERMEDIATE ADVISORY NUMBER   9A
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL       EP032015
700 PM CDT FRI JUN 12 2015

...CENTER OF CARLOS DRIFTING ERRATICALLY...


SUMMARY OF 700 PM CDT...0000 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...14.7N 100.3W
ABOUT 155 MI...245 KM S OF ACAPULCO MEXICO
ABOUT 255 MI...410 KM SSE OF LAZARO CARDENAS MEXICO
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...60 MPH...95 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...STATIONARY
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...997 MB...29.44 INCHES


WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY:

None.

SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT:

A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for...
* Acapulco to Punta San Telmo

A Tropical Storm Watch means that tropical storm conditions are
possible within the watch area, in this case within 36-48 hours.

Interests elsewhere along the southwest coast of Mexico should
monitor the progress of Carlos.

For storm information specific to your area, please monitor
products issued by your national meteorological service.


DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK
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At 700 PM CDT (0000 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Carlos was
located by Mexican radar data and satellite imagery near latitude
14.7 North, longitude 100.3 West. Carlos is currently drifting
erratically, and only a slow movement to the west-northwest is
expected over the next couple of days.

Maximum sustained winds remain near 60 mph (95 km/h) with higher
gusts.  Carlos is expected to become a hurricane by Sunday.

Tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 80 miles (130 km)
from the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 997 mb (29.44 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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WIND:  Tropical storm conditions are possible within the watch area
by Saturday night.

RAINFALL:  Locally heavy rains are beginning to spread over
portions of the southern coast of Mexico, primarily in the states of
Oaxaca and Guerrero, and will continue to affect these areas during
the next couple of days.

SURF:  Swells associated with Carlos will affect the coast of
southern Mexico during the next few days.  These swells could cause
life-threatening surf and rip currents. Please consult products from
your local weather office.


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 1000 PM CDT.

$$
Forecaster Beven

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