Issued at 800 PM PDT Wed Aug 12 2026
955 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 ---------------------------------------------- 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 -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- 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 ---------------------- None NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 200 AM PDT. $$ Forecaster Hagen
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