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TROPICAL DEPRESSION TWELVE-E ADVISORY NUMBER   2
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL       EP122016
900 PM MDT THU AUG 18 2016

...TROPICAL DEPRESSION FORECAST TO BECOME A TROPICAL STORM
ON FRIDAY...


SUMMARY OF 900 PM MDT...0300 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...17.8N 110.4W
ABOUT 355 MI...570 KM S OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 315 DEGREES AT 7 MPH...11 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1005 MB...29.68 INCHES


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


DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK
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At 900 PM MDT (0300 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Twelve-E
was located near latitude 17.8 North, longitude 110.4 West. The
depression is moving toward the northwest near 7 mph (11 km/h), and
this general motion should continue through Friday.  A turn toward
the north-northwest and a decrease in forward speed are expected
Friday night.

Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts.
Modest strengthening is forecast during the next 48 hours, and the
depression is expected to become a tropical storm on Friday.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1005 mb (29.68 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 300 AM MDT.

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Forecaster Brown

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