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Tropical Storm DOLORES Public Advisory Number 4
2015-07-12 10:33:47| National Hurricane Center (East Pacific)
Issued at 400 AM CDT SUN JUL 12 2015 000 WTPZ35 KNHC 120833 TCPEP5 BULLETIN TROPICAL STORM DOLORES ADVISORY NUMBER 4 NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL EP052015 400 AM CDT SUN JUL 12 2015 ...DEPRESSION STRENGTHENS INTO TROPICAL STORM DOLORES WELL SOUTH OF ACAPULCO MEXICO... SUMMARY OF 400 AM CDT...0900 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...14.6N 101.1W ABOUT 180 MI...285 KM SSW OF ACAPULCO MEXICO ABOUT 215 MI...350 KM S OF ZIHUATANEJO MEXICO MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH...85 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 300 DEGREES AT 12 MPH...19 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1000 MB...29.53 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warning in effect. Interests along the southern and southwestern coasts of Mexico should monitor the progress of this system since watches or warnings could be required later today. DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK ------------------------------ At 400 AM CDT (0900 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Dolores was located near latitude 14.6 North, longitude 101.1 West. Dolores is moving toward the west-northwest near 12 mph (19 km/h) and this general motion is expected to continue through Tuesday. On the forecast track, the center of Dolores is forecast to remain well offshore of and move parallel to the southern coast of Mexico. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 50 mph (85 km/h) with higher gusts. Further strengthening is forecast during the next 48 hours, and Dolores is expected to become a hurricane by Monday night or Tuesday. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 140 miles (220 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1000 mb (29.53 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- RAINFALL: The outer rain bands of Dolores are expected to produce total rain accumulations of 1 to 3 inches along the southwestern coast of Mexico from the state of Oaxaca to Nayarit...with possible isolated maximum amounts of 5 inches through Wednesday. SURF: Swells generated by Dolores are expected to increase near the southern and southwestern coasts of Mexico during the next few days, and could cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Please consult products from your local weather office. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 1000 AM CDT. $$ Forecaster Stewart
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