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Tropical Depression Four-E Advisory Number   1
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP042018
400 PM CDT Thu Jun 14 2018

...TROPICAL STORM WATCH ISSUED FOR A PORTION OF THE MEXICAN COAST...


SUMMARY OF 400 PM CDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...15.5N 100.1W
ABOUT 100 MI...155 KM S OF ACAPULCO MEXICO
ABOUT 180 MI...290 KM SSE OF ZIHUATANEJO MEXICO
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 325 DEGREES AT 6 MPH...9 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1008 MB...29.77 INCHES


WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY:

The government of Mexico has issued a Tropical Storm Watch for the
coast of Mexico from Tecpan de Galeana to Punta Maldonado.

SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT:

A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for...
* Tecpan de Galeana to Punta Maldonado.

A Tropical Storm Watch means that tropical storm conditions are
possible within the watch area, generally within 48 hours.

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


DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
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At 400 PM CDT (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Four-E
was located near latitude 15.5 North, longitude 100.1 West. The
depression is moving toward the northwest near 6 mph (9 km/h) and
this motion is expected to continue through overnight.  The cyclone
should move much slower on Friday and Saturday very near the coast
of southern Mexico, and could move inland on Sunday.

Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts.
Gradual strengthening is forecast during the next 48 hours.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1008 mb (29.77 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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RAINFALL:  The depression is forecast to produce 4 to 6 inches of
rainfall along the Guerrero coast, including the city of Acapulco,
with isolated higher amounts approaching 8 inches possible.  These
rains could produce life-threatening flash floods and mud slides.
Farther inland across the state of Guerrero, rainfall amounts of 1
to 2 inches with isolated amounts of 4 inches are forecast.

WIND:  Tropical storm conditions are possible within the watch
area by Saturday afternoon.

SURF:  Swells generated by the depression are affecting portions of
the coast of southern Mexico.  These swells are likely to cause
life-threatening surf and rip current conditions.  Please consult
products from your local weather office.


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next intermediate advisory at 700 PM CDT.
Next complete advisory at 1000 PM CDT.

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Forecaster Blake

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