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Tropical Storm SELMA


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Tropical Storm Selma Intermediate Advisory Number 5A
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP202017
700 AM CDT Sat Oct 28 2017

...SELMA MAKES LANDFALL JUST SOUTHEAST OF SAN SALVADOR...


SUMMARY OF 700 AM CDT...1200 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...13.6N 88.9W
ABOUT 20 MI...34 KM ESE OF SAN SALVADOR EL SALVADOR
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH...65 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...N OR 5 DEGREES AT 9 MPH...15 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1005 MB...29.68 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...
* Entire coast of El Salvador

A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for...
* Pacific coast of Guatemala

A Tropical Storm Warning means that tropical storm conditions are
expected somewhere within the warning area.

A Tropical Storm Watch means that tropical storm conditions are
possible within the watch area.

Interests in western Honduras should monitor the progress of Selma.

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 AM CDT (1200 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Selma was
located near latitude 13.6 North, longitude 88.9 West. Selma is
moving toward the north near 9 mph (15 km/h), and this general
motion is expected through today.  On the forecast track, Selma
should quickly weaken and dissipate over Central America by tonight.

Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher
gusts. Rapid weakening is expected through today with dissipation
by tonight.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 45 miles (75 km),
primarily to the east and southeast of the center.

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


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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RAINFALL:  Selma is expected to produce total rain accumulations of
2 to 5 inches over El Salvador, southern Guatemala, and southern
Honduras through Sunday.  This rainfall could cause isolated flash
floods, especially in mountainous terrain.

WIND:  Tropical storm conditions are likely occurring within the
warning area.  Tropical storm conditions, primarily in gusts, are
possible within the watch area early this morning. Winds should
diminish by late morning in the warning and watch areas.

SURF:  Swells generated by Selma are affecting portions of the
coasts of Nicaragua, Honduras, El Salvador, and Guatemala. These
swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current
conditions today.  Please consult products from your local weather
office.


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 1000 AM CDT.

$$
Forecaster Roberts

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