Issued at 900 AM CST Fri Jul 24 2026
000 WTPZ32 KNHC 241436 TCPEP2 BULLETIN Tropical Depression Seven-E Advisory Number 1 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP072026 900 AM CST Fri Jul 24 2026 ...TROPICAL DEPRESSION FORMS OVER OPEN WATERS OF THE EASTERN PACIFIC... ...EXPECTED TO QUICKLY STRENGTHEN DURING THE NEXT FEW DAYS... SUMMARY OF 900 AM CST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...9.0N 100.5W ABOUT 605 MI...975 KM S OF ZIHUATANEJO MEXICO MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 285 DEGREES AT 12 MPH...19 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1005 MB...29.68 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 900 AM CST (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Seven-E was located near latitude 9.0 North, longitude 100.5 West. The depression is moving toward the west-northwest near 12 mph (19 km/h), and this general motion is expected to continue for the next several days. Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts. Significant strengthening is forecast during the next few days. The system is expected to become a tropical storm later today or tonight and could reach hurricane strength by late this weekend. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1005 mb (29.68 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 300 PM CST. $$ Forecaster Reinhart
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