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Tropical Depression FIFTEEN-E


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Tropical Depression Fifteen-E Advisory Number  15
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP152017
200 AM PDT Fri Sep 15 2017

...TROPICAL DEPRESSION SLOWLY HEADING WEST...


SUMMARY OF 200 AM PDT...0900 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...15.9N 124.5W
ABOUT 1065 MI...1715 KM WSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 270 DEGREES AT 5 MPH...7 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1005 MB...29.68 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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At 200 AM PDT (0900 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression
Fifteen-E was located near latitude 15.9 North, longitude 124.5
West. The depression is moving toward the west near 5 mph (7 km/h).
A very slow westward motion is expected for the next couple of
days.

Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts.
Some strengthening is forecast during the next 48 hours, and the
system could become a Tropical Storm later today.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1005 mb (29.68 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None.


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 800 AM PDT.

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Forecaster Zelinsky

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