Issued at 200 PM PDT Sat Jun 12 2021
000 WTPZ33 KNHC 122045 TCPEP3 BULLETIN Tropical Depression Three-E Advisory Number 1 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP032021 200 PM PDT Sat Jun 12 2021 ...TROPICAL DEPRESSION FORMS OVER THE OPEN WATERS OF THE EAST PACIFIC... ...EXPECTED TO BECOME A TROPICAL STORM SOON... SUMMARY OF 200 PM PDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...11.8N 123.6W ABOUT 1185 MI...1905 KM SW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 275 DEGREES AT 9 MPH...15 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1006 MB...29.71 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 200 PM PDT (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Three-E was located near latitude 11.8 North, longitude 123.6 West. The depression is moving toward the west near 9 mph (15 km/h). A gradual slowing of the forward motion is expected over the next few days along with a turn toward the west-southwest and then southwest. Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts. Slow strengthening is expected over the next couple of days, and the depression is forecast to become a tropical storm tonight. The system is expected to begin weakening by Tuesday. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1006 mb (29.71 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 800 PM PDT. $ Forecaster Latto
