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Tropical Storm Max Intermediate Advisory Number 2A
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP162017
700 PM CDT Wed Sep 13 2017

...MAX EXPECTED TO BRING DANGEROUS FLOODING RAINS TO PARTS OF
SOUTHWESTERN MEXICO...


SUMMARY OF 700 PM CDT...0000 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...16.2N 101.3W
ABOUT 105 MI...170 KM WSW OF ACAPULCO MEXICO
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...45 MPH...75 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...ENE OR 70 DEGREES AT 3 MPH...6 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1004 MB...29.65 INCHES


WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY:

None.

SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT:

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for...
* Zihuatanejo to Punta Maldonado

A Tropical Storm Warning means that tropical storm conditions are
expected somewhere within the warning area, in this case within the
next 6 to 12 hours.

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 Max was
located near latitude 16.2 North, longitude 101.3 West.  Max is
moving toward the east-northeast near 3 mph (6 km/h).  This motion
will bring the center of Max inland over Mexico within the warning
area on Thursday.

Maximum sustained winds are near 45 mph (75 km/h) with higher
gusts.  No significant change in strength is anticipated before Max
moves inland.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 35 miles (55 km)
from the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1004 mb (29.65 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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RAINFALL:  Max is expected to produce total rainfall accumulations
of 5 to 10 inches with maximum totals of 15 inches across southern
portions of the Mexican state of Guerrero and western portions of
the state of Oaxaca.  These rainfall amounts may produce life-
threatening flash floods and mudslides.

WIND:  Tropical storm conditions are expected to begin soon within
the warning area.


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 1000 PM CDT.

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Forecaster Brennan

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