Public Tropical Cyclone Advisory

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WTPZ33 KNHC 130250
TCPEP3
 
BULLETIN
Tropical Depression Eight-E Advisory Number   1
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP082026
800 PM PDT Wed Aug 12 2026
 
...NEW TROPICAL DEPRESSION FORMS OVER THE OPEN WATERS OF THE EAST
PACIFIC...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 800 PM PDT...0300 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...18.1N 131.7W
ABOUT 1445 MI...2330 KM W OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 300 DEGREES AT 7 MPH...11 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1006 MB...29.71 INCHES
 
 
WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.
 
 
DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
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At 800 PM PDT (0300 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Eight-E 
was located near latitude 18.1 North, longitude 131.7 West. The 
depression is moving toward the west-northwest near 7 mph (11 km/h). 
A gradual turn to the west and southwest is expected over the next 
day or so.
 
Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts. 
Some slight strengthening is possible during the next day or so, and 
the depression could become a tropical storm by Thursday. Weakening 
is expected to begin by Friday.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1006 mb (29.71 inches).
 
 
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None
 
 
NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 200 AM PDT.