000 WTPZ33 KNHC 170233 TCPEP3 BULLETIN Tropical Depression Three-E Advisory Number 2 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP032022 1000 PM CDT Thu Jun 16 2022 ...DEPRESSION LIKELY TO BECOME A TROPICAL STORM ON FRIDAY... SUMMARY OF 1000 PM CDT...0300 UTC...INFORMATION ----------------------------------------------- LOCATION...11.1N 90.1W ABOUT 190 MI...305 KM SSW OF SAN SALVADOR EL SALVADOR ABOUT 200 MI...320 KM SSE OF PUERTO SAN JOSE GUATEMALA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...N OR 350 DEGREES AT 2 MPH...4 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1006 MB...29.71 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. Interests along the southern coast of El Salvador, Guatemala, and extreme southeastern Mexico should closely monitor the progress of this system. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 1000 PM CDT (0300 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Three-E was located near latitude 11.1 North, longitude 90.1 West. The depression is moving toward the north near 2 mph (4 km/h). A slow motion toward the north is expected over the next day or so, followed by a turn to the west over the weekend. Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts. Some strengthening is forecast during the next 36 hours, and the depression is likely to become a tropical storm by Friday. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1006 mb (29.71 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- RAINFALL: Tropical Depression Three-E will produce heavy rains over the southwestern portions of Guatemala and southern portions of the Mexican state of Chiapas through Sunday night. Rainfall totals of 3 to 6 inches are expected with isolated maximum amounts of 10 inches possible. Life-threatening flash flooding and mudslides may occur. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 400 AM CDT. $$ Forecaster Pasch