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Tropical Storm ILEANA


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

...ILEANA A LITTLE STRONGER...
...TROPICAL STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FOR THE SOUTHWESTERN COAST OF
MEXICO...


SUMMARY OF 700 PM CDT...0000 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...13.9N 98.9W
ABOUT 210 MI...335 KM SSE OF ACAPULCO MEXICO
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH...85 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 285 DEGREES AT 12 MPH...19 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1001 MB...29.56 INCHES


WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY:

None.

SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT:

A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for...
* Lazaro Cardenas to Cabo Corrientes Mexico

A Tropical Storm Watch means that tropical storm conditions are
possible within the watch area, in this case within the next 24 to
48 hours.


DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
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At 700 PM CDT (0000 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Ileana was
located near latitude 13.9 North, longitude 98.9 West.  Ileana is
moving toward the west-northwest near 12 mph (19 km/h).  A turn to
the northwest is forecast tonight with an additional 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.

Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 50 mph (85 km/h) with
higher gusts.  Some additional 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 1001 mb (29.56 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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WIND:  Tropical storm conditions are possible within the watch
area late Monday and Tuesday.

RAINFALL:  Ileana is expected to produce total rain accumulations
of 2 to 4 inches over coastal sections of the Mexican states of
Guerrero, Michoacan, Colima, and Jalisco, with possible isolated
maximum amounts of 6 inches through Tuesday night.  These rains may
cause flash flooding.

SURF:  Swells generated by Ileana will be affecting portions of
the coast of southwestern Mexico during the next couple of days.
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 complete advisory at 1000 PM CDT.

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Forecaster Berg

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