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Tropical Storm VICENTE


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Tropical Storm Vicente Advisory Number  10
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP232018
400 PM CDT Sun Oct 21 2018

...VICENTE WEAKENS...


SUMMARY OF 400 PM CDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...14.2N 97.9W
ABOUT 230 MI...370 KM SE OF ACAPULCO MEXICO
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH...65 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 260 DEGREES AT 10 MPH...17 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1005 MB...29.68 INCHES


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

Interests along the 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 14.2 North, longitude 97.9 West. Vicente is
moving toward the west near 10 mph (17 km/h), and a gradual turn
toward the northwest is expected Monday night.  On the forecast
track, the center of Vicente is expected to remain just offshore or
near the southern coast of Mexico through Tuesday morning.

Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 40 mph (65 km/h) with
higher gusts.  Vicente is forecast to weaken to a tropical
depression by Monday night.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 35 miles (55 km)
from the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1005 mb (29.68 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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RAINFALL:  Vicente or its remnants is expected to produce 3 to 6
inches of rain with local amounts to 10 inches over portions of
Guerrero, Michoaca, Colima, and Jalisco in 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 Pasch

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