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Tropical Depression TWENTY-E


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Tropical Depression Twenty-E Advisory Number   1
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP202018
300 AM MDT Tue Sep 25 2018

...TROPICAL DEPRESSION FORMS WELL OFF THE COAST OF MEXICO...


SUMMARY OF 300 AM MDT...0900 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...14.5N 107.2W
ABOUT 365 MI...590 KM SSW OF MANZANILLO MEXICO
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 280 DEGREES AT 9 MPH...15 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 300 AM MDT (0900 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Twenty-E
was located near latitude 14.5 North, longitude 107.2 West. The
depression is moving toward the west near 9 mph (15 km/h).  A west
to west-northwest motion at a similar forward speed is expected
during the next few days.

Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts.
Gradual strengthening is forecast during the next few days, and the
depression is expected to become a tropical storm later today or
tonight.

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


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None.


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 900 AM MDT.

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Forecaster Cangialosi

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