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tropical depression one-e intermediate advisory number 4a
nws tpc/national hurricane center miami fl ep012009
500 am pdt fri jun 19 2009

...tropical depression continues north-northeastward...
...heavy rains approaching the pacific coast of mexico...

A tropical storm warning remains in effect for las islas marias.

A tropical storm watch remains in effect along the pacific coast of
mainland mexico from topolobampo southward to cabo corrientes.


At 500 am pdt the center of tropical depression one-e was located near latitude 20.1 north...longitude 107.0 west or
about 215 miles south-southwest of mazatlan mexico.

The depression is moving toward the north-northeast near 12 mph. This general motion is expected to continue today. On the
forecast track...the center of the cyclone will be near las islas marias later today and the mainland coast of mexico on saturday.

Maximum sustained winds remain near 35 mph with higher gusts. There is still a possibility that the depression could
become a tropical storm today.

Estimated minimum central pressure is 1003 mb.

Storm total rainfall of 4 to 8 inches...with locally higher amounts in mountainous terrain...is possible in portions of western mexico
in association with the depression. These rains could produce life-threatening flash floods and mudslides. Moisture flowing
northward from the depression could enhance rainfall in northern mexico and the southwestern united states.

...summary of 500 am pdt information...
Location...20.1n 107.0w
maximum sustained winds...35 mph
present movement...north-northeast or 20 degrees at 12 mph
minimum central pressure...1003 mb

the next advisory will be issued by the national hurricane center at 800 am pdt.

$$
forecaster brennan/berg

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