ZCZC MIATCPEP2 ALL TTAA00 KNHC DDHHMM BULLETIN Tropical Storm Beatriz Intermediate Advisory Number 5A NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP022017 100 PM CDT Thu Jun 01 2017 ...DEPRESSION BECOMES TROPICAL STORM BEATRIZ JUST SOUTH OF THE COAST OF MEXICO... SUMMARY OF 100 PM CDT...1800 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...15.4N 97.0W ABOUT 40 MI...65 KM WSW OF PUERTO ANGEL MEXICO ABOUT 220 MI...355 KM ESE OF ACAPULCO MEXICO MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...45 MPH...70 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...NNE OR 20 DEGREES AT 6 MPH...9 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1004 MB...29.65 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY: None. SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT: A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for... * The Pacific coast of Mexico from Salina Cruz to Puerto Escondido A Tropical Storm Warning means that tropical storm conditions are expected somewhere within the warning area, in this case within the next 12 hours. For storm information specific to your area, please monitor products issued by your national meteorological service. DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK ------------------------------ At 100 PM CDT (1800 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Beatriz was located near latitude 15.4 North, longitude 97.0 West. Beatriz is moving generally toward the north-northeast near 6 mph (9 km/h) and this motion is expected to continue through Friday. On the forecast track, the center of the tropical cyclone is expected to move inland across the state of Oaxaca later today or tonight. Recent satellite wind data indicate that maximum sustained winds are now near 45 mph (70 km/h) with higher gusts. Little change in strength is likely before landfall. After landfall, Beatriz is expected to weaken and dissipate on Friday over the mountains of southeastern Mexico. Tropical-storm force winds extend outward up to 35 miles (55 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1004 mb (29.65 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- RAINFALL: Beatriz is expected to produce total rainfall accumulations of 8 to 12 inches across the Mexican state of Oaxaca with isolated maximum totals of 20 inches possible. Lighter amounts in the 1 to 3 inch range are possible across the southern portion of the Mexican state of Veracruz. This rainfall is likely to produce life-threatening flash floods and mudslides. WIND: Tropical storm conditions are expected within the warning area during the next several hours. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 400 PM CDT. $$ Forecaster Beven NNNN