000 ABPZ20 KNHC 222340 TWOEP Tropical Weather Outlook NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL 500 PM PDT Tue Aug 22 2023 For the eastern North Pacific...east of 140 degrees west longitude: South of Southern Mexico: An area of low pressure is expected to form offshore of the coast of Central America or southern Mexico during the next few days. Environmental conditions appear generally favorable for gradual development of this system, and a tropical depression could form late this week while it moves slowly to the northwest or north-northwest. * Formation chance through 48 hours...low...30 percent. * Formation chance through 7 days...medium...60 percent. $$ Forecaster Kelly/Blake