000 WTPZ33 KNHC 152334 TCPEP3 BULLETIN Tropical Depression Thirteen-E Intermediate Advisory Number 1A NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP132022 700 PM CDT Thu Sep 15 2022 ...TROPICAL DEPRESSION MOVING SLOWLY NORTHWESTWARD... ...HEAVY RAINS EXPECTED OVER PORTIONS OF SOUTHERN MEXICO... SUMMARY OF 700 PM CDT...0000 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...12.8N 95.6W ABOUT 215 MI...345 KM SSE OF PUERTO ANGEL MEXICO ABOUT 235 MI...380 KM SSE OF PUERTO ESCONDIDO MEXICO MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 310 DEGREES AT 3 MPH...6 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1007 MB...29.74 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY: None. SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT: A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for... * Laguna de Chacahua westward to Zihuatanejo A Tropical Storm Watch means that tropical storm conditions are possible within the watch area, generally within 48 hours. For storm information specific to your area, please monitor products issued by your national meteorological service. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 700 PM CDT (0000 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Thirteen-E was located near latitude 12.8 North, longitude 95.6 West. The depression is moving toward the northwest near 3 mph (6 km/h). A northwestward motion with an increase in forward speed is expected over the next couple of days. On the forecast track, the center of the cyclone is expected to approach the southern coast of Mexico within the watch area on Saturday. Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts. Gradual strengthening is forecast during the next couple of days, and the depression is forecast to become a tropical storm tonight or Friday. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1007 mb (29.74 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- RAINFALL: The system is expected to produce rainfall totals of 3-6 inches with isolated maximum totals of 10 inches across coastal portions of the Mexican States of Oaxaca, Guerrero, and Michoacán through Sunday morning. These rains may produce flash and urban flooding, along with isolated mudslides in areas of higher terrain near the coast. WIND: Tropical storm conditions are possible within the watch area beginning early Saturday. SURF: Swells generated by the depression are expected to begin affecting portions of the coast of southern Mexico by late Friday and continue into the weekend. 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 PM CDT. $$ Forecaster Beven