000 ABPZ20 KNHC 072335 TWOEP Tropical Weather Outlook NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL 500 PM PDT Mon Oct 7 2024 For the eastern North Pacific...east of 140 degrees west longitude: Offshore of Southwestern Mexico (EP99): Showers and thunderstorms associated with an area of low pressure located less than 150 miles southwest of Manzanillo, Mexico have changed little in organization this afternoon. Environmental conditions appear favorable for some additional development and only a small increase in organization could result in the formation of a tropical depression tonight or tomorrow. The system is forecast to move slowly northwestward, roughly parallel to the coast of Mexico. Interests along the southwestern coast of Mexico should monitor the progress of this system. Regardless of development, the disturbance could bring areas of heavy rain to portions of southwestern Mexico during the next few days. * Formation chance through 48 hours...high...90 percent. * Formation chance through 7 days...high...90 percent. $$ Forecaster Papin