000 WTPZ35 KNHC 251736 TCPEP5 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Enrique Intermediate Advisory Number 2A NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP052021 100 PM CDT Fri Jun 25 2021 ...ENRIQUE INTENSIFIES A LITTLE MORE... SUMMARY OF 100 PM CDT...1800 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...15.7N 102.8W ABOUT 255 MI...410 KM SSE OF MANZANILLO MEXICO ABOUT 375 MI...600 KM SSE OF CABO CORRIENTES MEXICO MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH...75 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 290 DEGREES AT 9 MPH...15 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1002 MB...29.65 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY: None. SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT: A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for... *Punta San Telmo to Cabo Corrientes 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 100 PM CDT (1800 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Enrique was located near latitude 15.7 North, longitude 102.8 West. Enrique is moving toward the west-northwest near 9 mph (15 km/h). The storm is expected to gradually slowdown with a turn toward the northwest forecast to occur by Sunday. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 50 mph (75 km/h) with higher gusts. Strengthening is forecast and Enrique could become a hurricane on Saturday. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 70 miles (110 km) mainly to the east of the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1002 mb (29.65 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- WIND: Tropical storm conditions are possible within the watch area by late Saturday. RAINFALL: The outer bands of Enrique are likely to cause locally heavy rains over portions of southwestern Mexico. These rains could cause life-threatening flash floods and mudslides. SURF: Swells generated by Enrique will affect portions of the southwest coast of Mexico during the next few 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 400 PM CDT. $$ Forecaster Papin/Cangialosi