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WTPZ31 KNHC 282031
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BULLETIN
Tropical Depression Sixteen-E Advisory Number   2
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP162018
300 PM MDT Tue Aug 28 2018

...TROPICAL DEPRESSION FORECAST TO BECOME A HURRICANE IN A DAY OR
TWO...


SUMMARY OF 300 PM MDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...17.5N 112.5W
ABOUT 410 MI...660 KM SSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 295 DEGREES AT 10 MPH...17 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1004 MB...29.65 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 PM MDT (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression
Sixteen-E was located near latitude 17.5 North, longitude 112.5
West. The depression is moving toward the west-northwest near
10 mph (17 km/h), and this motion is expected to continue for the
next day or so with a gradual turn toward the west and
west-southwest thereafter.

Maximum sustained winds remain near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher
gusts.  The depression is expected to become a tropical storm
later today or on Wednesday, and a hurricane by Thursday.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1004 mb (29.65 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 900 PM MDT.

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Forecaster Avila