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Tropical Depression ETA


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Tropical Depression Eta Advisory Number  19
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL292020
300 AM CST Thu Nov 05 2020
 
...ETA CONTINUES TO PRODUCE HEAVY RAINS AND LIFE-THREATENING
FLOODING OVER PORTIONS OF CENTRAL AMERICA...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 300 AM CST...0900 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...14.5N 87.0W
ABOUT 90 MI...145 KM S OF LA CEIBA HONDURAS
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...30 MPH...45 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 300 DEGREES AT 8 MPH...13 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.
 
The governments of Nicaragua and Honduras continue to issue
warnings on heavy rain and flooding in those countries, and
interests in Nicaragua and Honduras should continue to monitor the
progress of this system.  Interests in Belize, western Cuba, and
the Cayman Islands should also monitor the progress of this system.
 
 
DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
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At 300 AM CST (0900 UTC), the poorly-defined center of Tropical 
Depression Eta was estimated near latitude 14.5 North, longitude 
87.0 West. The depression is moving toward the west-northwest near 8 
mph (13 km/h).  A west-northwestward to northwestward motion is 
expected today.  A turn toward the north, and then the northeast is 
forecast to occur tonight and Friday.  On the forecast track, the 
center of Eta is expected to move across Honduras through this 
afternoon, and emerge over the Gulf of Honduras by tonight.  Eta is 
forecast to approach the Cayman Islands and western or central Cuba 
this weekend.
 
Maximum sustained winds are near 30 mph (45 km/h) with higher gusts.
Eta will likely degenerate to a remnant low or trough of low
pressure this morning.  However, re-intensification is forecast 
once the center of Eta moves over the northwestern Caribbean Sea.
 
The estimated minimum central pressure is 1006 mb (29.71 inches).
 
 
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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Key messages for Eta can be found in the Tropical Cyclone Discussion
under AWIPS header MIATCDAT4, WMO header WTNT44 KNHC, and on the
web at www.hurricanes.gov/text/MIATCDAT4.shtml.
 
RAINFALL: Eta is expected to produce the following rainfall amounts
through Tuesday morning:
 
Portions of Central America: An additional 10 to 15 inches (255 to
380 mm), isolated maximum storm totals of 40 inches (1000 mm) in
eastern Honduras and eastern Nicaragua.
 
Southeastern Mexico: 5 to 10 inches (125 to 255 mm), isolated
maximum totals of 20 inches (510 mm).
 
Jamaica: An additional 3 to 5 inches (75 to 125 mm), isolated
maximum storm totals of 15 inches (380 mm).
 
The Cayman Islands into portions of Cuba: 10 to 20 inches (255 to
510 mm), isolated maximum totals of 30 inches (760 mm).
 
This rainfall will lead to catastrophic, life-threatening flash
flooding and river flooding, along with landslides in areas of
higher terrain of Central America.  Significant, life-threatening
flash flooding and river flooding is possible in the Cayman Islands
and Cuba.  Flash flooding and river flooding is expected for Jamaica
and southeast Mexico.
 
SURF:  Swells generated by Eta are expected to affect portions of
the coast of Central America and the Yucatan Peninsula of 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 900 AM CST.
 
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Forecaster Pasch
 
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