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Tropical Storm Vicente Advisory Number 6
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP232018
400 PM CDT Sat Oct 20 2018
...VICENTE A LITTLE STRONGER BUT REMAINS QUITE TINY...
SUMMARY OF 400 PM CDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...14.6N 94.3W
ABOUT 135 MI...215 KM W OF TAPACHULA MEXICO
ABOUT 125 MI...200 KM SSE OF SALINA CRUZ MEXICO
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH...85 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 265 DEGREES AT 9 MPH...15 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1002 MB...29.59 INCHES
WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.
Interests along the southeastern and southern coast of Mexico should
monitor the progress of Vicente.
DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
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At 400 PM CDT (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Vicente was
located near latitude 14.5 North, longitude 94.4 West. Vicente is
moving toward the west near 9 mph (15 km/h). This general motion
should continue for the next day or so with a gradual turn to the
northwest thereafter.
Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 50 mph (85 km/h)
with higher gusts. Some slight strengthening is possible
today and Sunday. A gradual weakening should begin thereafter.
Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 25 miles (35 km)
from the center.
The estimated minimum central pressure is 1002 mb (29.59 inches).
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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RAINFALL: Between Monday and Wednesday, Vicente or its remnants
is expected to produce 3 to 6 inches of rain with local amounts to
10 inches along the coast of southwestern Mexico. This rainfall
could produce life-threatening flash flooding and landslides within
mountainous terrain.
NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 1000 PM CDT.
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Forecaster Avila
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