ZCZC MIATCPEP2 ALL
TTAA00 KNHC DDHHMM

BULLETIN
TROPICAL STORM MARTY ADVISORY NUMBER   2
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL       EP172015
1000 PM CDT SAT SEP 26 2015

...MARTY FORMS SOUTH OF MEXICO...
...A TROPICAL STORM WATCH COULD BE ISSUED ON SUNDAY MORNING...


SUMMARY OF 1000 PM CDT...0300 UTC...INFORMATION
-----------------------------------------------
LOCATION...13.6N 103.0W
ABOUT 305 MI...495 KM SW OF ACAPULCO MEXICO
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH...65 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...N OR 360 DEGREES AT 5 MPH...7 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1003 MB...29.62 INCHES


WATCHES AND WARNINGS
--------------------
There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.

Interests along the southern coast of Mexico should closely monitor
the progress of this system.  A tropical storm watch could be
required for a portion of this area by early Sunday.


DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK
------------------------------
At 1000 PM CDT (0300 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Marty was
located near latitude 13.6 North, longitude 103.0 West. Marty is
moving toward the north near 5 mph (7 km/h).  A turn toward the
north-northeast is expected on Sunday.  On the forecast track,
Marty will be approaching southwestern Mexico on Monday, but stay
offshore.

Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 40 mph (65 km/h) with
higher gusts.  A further increase in wind speed is forecast during
the next 48 hours, and Marty could be close to hurricane strength
by Monday.

Tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 45 miles (75 km)
from the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1003 mb (29.62 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
----------------------
None


NEXT ADVISORY
-------------
Next complete advisory at 400 AM CDT.

$$
Forecaster Blake

NNNN