ZCZC MIATCPEP2 ALL TTAA00 KNHC DDHHMM BULLETIN TROPICAL STORM MARTY ADVISORY NUMBER 12 NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL EP172015 1000 AM CDT TUE SEP 29 2015 ...MARTY WEAKENS WHILE MEANDERING OFF OF THE COAST OF MEXICO... SUMMARY OF 1000 AM CDT...1500 UTC...INFORMATION ----------------------------------------------- LOCATION...16.2N 101.6W ABOUT 105 MI...165 KM S OF ZIHUATANEJO MEXICO ABOUT 120 MI...195 KM WSW OF ACAPULCO MEXICO MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...60 MPH...95 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...ESE OR 120 DEGREES AT 3 MPH...6 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...996 MB...29.42 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY: None. SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT: A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for... * Acapulco to Lazaro Cardenas A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for... * West of Lazaro Cardenas to Punta San Telmo A Tropical Storm Warning means that tropical storm conditions are expected somewhere within the warning area, in this case within 12-24 hours. A Tropical Storm Watch means that tropical storm conditions are possible within the watch area, in this case within the next 24 hours. For storm information specific to your area, please monitor products issued by your national meteorological service. DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK ------------------------------ At 1000 AM CDT (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Marty was located near latitude 16.2 North, longitude 101.6 West. Marty is moving toward the east-southeast near 3 mph (6 km/h). Little motion is expected today. After that, Marty is expected to begin a slow motion toward the west-northwest tonight and Wednesday. On the forecast track, the center of Marty is expected to be near but just offshore of the southwestern coast of Mexico today through Wednesday. Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 60 mph (95 km/h) with higher gusts. Additional weakening is forecast during the next 48 hours, and Marty could weaken to a depression by Wednesday night. Tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 80 miles (130 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 996 mb (29.42 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- WIND: Tropical storm conditions are expected within the tropical storm warning area today and tonight. Tropical storm conditions are possible within the watch area by tonight. RAINFALL: Marty is expected to produce rainfall amounts of 6 to 12 inches over the Mexican state of Guerrero and 2 to 5 inches over the state of Michoacan through Thursday. Isolated amounts of 20 inches are possible in Guerrero from the Sierra Madre del Sur mountains toward the coast. These rains are expected to produce life- threatening flash floods and mud slides, especially in areas of mountainous terrain. STORM SURGE: A storm surge is expected to produce coastal flooding in areas of onshore flow. The surge will be accompanied by large and destructive waves. SURF: Swells generated by Marty are affecting portions of the coast of southern Mexico. These swells are likely to cause life- threatening surf and rip current conditions. Please consult products from your local weather office. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next intermediate advisory at 100 PM CDT. Next complete advisory at 400 PM CDT. $$ Forecaster Beven NNNN