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Tropical Depression Twelve-E Advisory Number   1
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP122018
400 PM CDT Sun Aug 05 2018

...NEW TROPICAL DEPRESSION FORMS OFF THE SOUTHWEST COAST OF
MEXICO...


SUMMARY OF 400 PM CDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...14.6N 105.8W
ABOUT 320 MI...515 KM SSW OF MANZANILLO MEXICO
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 315 DEGREES AT 7 MPH...11 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1006 MB...29.71 INCHES


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


DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
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At 400 PM CDT (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Twelve-E
was located near latitude 14.6 North, longitude 105.8 West. The
depression is moving toward the northwest near 7 mph (11 km/h), and
this general motion with some increase in forward speed is expected
over the next few days.

Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts.
Strengthening is forecast during the next few days, and the
depression is expected to become a tropical storm tonight, and
strengthen into hurricane by Monday night or Tuesday.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1006 mb (29.71 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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SURF:  Swells generated by this system are expected to begin
affecting the coast of southwestern Mexico during the next day or
two.  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 Brown

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