Public Tropical Cyclone Advisory
157 WTPZ33 KNHC 270854 TCPEP3 BULLETIN Tropical Depression Eighteen-E Advisory Number 1 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP182026 300 AM CST Sun Sep 27 2026 ...TROPICAL DEPRESSION EIGHTEEN-E FORMS SOUTH OF MEXICO... SUMMARY OF 300 AM CST...0900 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...12.2N 99.1W ABOUT 330 MI...530 KM S OF ACAPULCO MEXICO MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 285 DEGREES AT 10 MPH...17 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1008 MB...29.77 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 300 AM CST (0900 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Eighteen-E was located near latitude 12.2 North, longitude 99.1 West. The depression is moving toward the west-northwest near 10 mph (17 km/h) and this general motion is expected to prevail through the next several days. On the forecast track, the center of the system will move parallel to and offshore of the coast of Mexico. Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts. Some gradual strengthening is forecast during the next few days, and the depression could become a tropical storm by tonight. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1008 mb (29.77 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 900 AM CST.