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Tropical Depression EIGHT-E


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TROPICAL DEPRESSION EIGHT-E ADVISORY NUMBER   1
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL       EP082015
200 PM PDT MON JUL 27 2015

...NEW TROPICAL DEPRESSION FORMS OVER THE OPEN PACIFIC...


SUMMARY OF 200 PM PDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...15.6N 126.1W
ABOUT 1170 MI...1880 KM WSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 285 DEGREES AT 16 MPH...26 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1007 MB...29.74 INCHES


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


DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK
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Satellite imagery and satellite-derived wind data indicate that a
tropical depression has formed well to the west-southwest of the
southern tip of the Baja California peninsula.

At 200 PM PDT (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Eight-E
was located near latitude 15.6 North, longitude 126.1 West.  The
depression is moving toward the west-northwest near 16 mph (26 km/h)
and this general motion is expected to continue for the next 48
hours.

Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts.
Slow strengthening is possible during the next 48 hours, and the
depression could become a tropical storm by Tuesday.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1007 mb (29.74 inches).

HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None.


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 800 PM PDT.

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Forecaster Stewart

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