New Tropical Depression Develops South of Mexico
Tropical Depression SeventeenE has developed to the south of Mexico. Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h). Significant strengthening is forecast, with the system expected to become a tropical storm by Monday and a hurricane by Tuesday. The depression is expected to produce rainfall totals of 4 to 8 inches, with isolated maximum totals up to 12 inches across coastal portions of Michoacán, Colima, and Jalisco through Thursday, potentially causing life-threatening flooding and mudslides.
NEW TROPICAL DEPRESSION DEVELOPS TO THE SOUTH OF Mexico... 74 Inches Watches And Warnings Interests along the southwestern coast of Mexico should monitor the progress of this system. 9 West. The depression is moving toward the north-northeast near 8 mph (13 km/h), and a turn toward the east is expected on Tuesday, followed by a decrease in forward speed and a turn toward the north and northwest on Wednesday.
Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts. Significant strengthening is forecast, and the system is forecast to become a tropical storm by Monday and a hurricane by Tuesday. 74 inches). Hazards Affecting Land Key messages for Tropical Depression Seventeen-E can be found in the Tropical Cyclone Discussion under AWIPS header MIATCDEP2 and WMO header WTPZ42 KNHC.
RAINFALL: The depression is expected to produce rainfall totals of 4 to 8 inches, with isolated maximum totals up to 12 inches across coastal portions of the Mexican states of Michoacán, Colima, and Jalisco through Thursday. This rainfall may produce life-threatening flooding and mudslides, especially in areas of steep terrain. Next Advisory Next complete advisory at 900 PM CST.