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Tropical Storm ILEANA


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Tropical Storm Ileana Advisory Number   5
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP112018
400 PM CDT Sun Aug 05 2018

...DEPRESSION BECOMES TROPICAL STORM ILEANA...


SUMMARY OF 400 PM CDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...13.6N 98.1W
ABOUT 165 MI...265 KM SSW OF PUERTO ESCONDIDO MEXICO
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...45 MPH...75 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 285 DEGREES AT 10 MPH...17 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1003 MB...29.62 INCHES


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

Interests along the southern and southwestern coast of Mexico
should monitor the progress of Ileana.


DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
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At 400 PM CDT (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Ileana was
located near latitude 13.6 North, longitude 98.1 West.  Ileana is
moving toward the west-northwest near 10 mph (17 km/h).  A turn to
the northwest is forecast tonight with some increase in forward
speed expected over the next few days.  On the forecast track, the
center of Ileana should move parallel to, and offshore of, the
coast of southwestern Mexico through Tuesday.

Satellite data indicate that the maximum sustained winds have
increased to near 45 mph (75 km/h) with higher gusts.  Some
strengthening is expected through Monday, but the storm is forecast
to dissipate by Wednesday as it comes under the influence of a
larger cyclone to its west and southwest.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 45 miles (75 km)
from the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1003 mb (29.62 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 1000 PM CDT.

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Forecaster Pasch

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