000 WTPZ32 KNHC 291137 TCPEP2 BULLETIN Tropical Depression Two-E Intermediate Advisory Number 2A NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP022023 700 AM CDT Thu Jun 29 2023 ...TROPICAL DEPRESSION PRODUCING HEAVY RAINS ALONG THE COAST OF OAXACA... SUMMARY OF 700 AM CDT...1200 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...14.3N 98.3W ABOUT 155 MI...250 KM SW OF PUERTO ANGEL MEXICO ABOUT 210 MI...335 KM SSE OF ACAPULCO MEXICO MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 310 DEGREES AT 14 MPH...22 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1006 MB...29.71 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY: None. SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT: A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for... * Punta Maldonado to Punta San Telmo Mexico A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for... * North of Punta San Telmo to Playa Perula Mexico A Tropical Storm Warning means that tropical storm conditions are expected somewhere within the warning area within 36 hours. A Tropical Storm Watch means that tropical storm conditions are possible within the watch area, generally within 48 hours. Interests elsewhere along the southwestern coast of Mexico and in the southern portion of the Baja California peninsula should monitor the progress of this system. Additional warnings and watches will likely be required for portions of these areas later today. For storm information specific to your area, please monitor products issued by your national meteorological service. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 700 AM CDT (1200 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Two-E was located near latitude 14.3 North, longitude 98.3 West. The depression is moving toward the northwest near 14 mph (22 km/h), and this general motion is expected to continue for next few days. On the forecast track, the depression is expected to move near the southwestern coast of Mexico during the next few days. Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts. Strengthening is forecast, and the depression is expected to become a tropical storm later today. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1006 mb (29.71 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- Key messages for Tropical Depression Two-E can be found in the Tropical Cyclone Discussion under AWIPS header MIATCDEP2 and WMO header WTPZ42 KNHC and on the web at hurricanes.gov/text/miatcdep2.shtml WIND: Tropical storm conditions are expected in the tropical storm warning area beginning later today and continuing through Friday and are possible within the tropical storm watch area late Friday and Friday night. RAINFALL: Through Saturday, storm total rainfall of 3 to 5 inches, with maximum amounts of 7 inches, is expected across southern Mexico from Oaxaca west to Jalisco. This rainfall could lead to localized flash flooding. SURF: Swells generated by the depression are forecast to build and spread northward along the southwestern coast 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 ------------- Next complete advisory at 1000 AM CDT. $$ Forecaster Berg