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Tropical Storm Ileana Public Advisory

Published Date and Time: 2024-09-12 16:44:33



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WTPZ34 KNHC 122043 CCA
TCPEP4

BULLETIN
Tropical Storm Ileana Advisory Number   2...Corrected
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP092024
200 PM MST Thu Sep 12 2024

Corrected for rainfall statement

...DEPRESSION STRENGTHENS TO TROPICAL STORM ILEANA...
...HEAVY RAIN AND FLOODING EXPECTED NEAR THE PATH OF ILEANA
THROUGH THE WEEKEND...


SUMMARY OF 200 PM MST...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...19.9N 108.0W
ABOUT 240 MI...385 KM SSE OF CABO SAN LUCAS MEXICO
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH...65 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NNW OR 340 DEGREES AT 9 MPH...15 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1001 MB...29.56 INCHES


WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY:

The government of Mexico has issued a Tropical Storm Warning for
the east coast of the Baja California peninsula from La Paz to San
Evaristo.

The government of Mexico has issued a Tropical Storm Watch for the
east coast of the Baja California Peninsula north of San Evaristo to
Loreto.

The government of Mexico has issued a Tropical Storm Watch for the
coast of mainland Mexico from Topolobampo to Huatabampito.

SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT:

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for...
* West coast of Baja California Sur Mexico from Santa Fe southward
* East coast of Baja California Sur Mexico from San Evaristo
southward

A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for...
* East coast of Baja California Sur Mexico north of San Evaristo to
Loreto
* Mainland Mexico from Topolobampo to Huatabampito

A Tropical Storm Warning means that tropical storm conditions are
expected somewhere within the warning area within 36 hours.

A Tropical Storm Watch means that tropical storm conditions are
possible within the watch area, generally within 48 hours.

Interests elsewhere in the Mexican states of Baja California Sur,
Sinaloa, and Sonora should closely monitor the progress of Tropical
Storm Ileana.

For storm information specific to your area, please monitor
products issued by your national meteorological service.


DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
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At 200 PM MST (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Ileana was
located near latitude 19.9 North, longitude 108.0 West. Ileana is
moving toward the north-northwest near 9 mph (15 km/h) and this
motion is expected to continue through Friday. A turn to the north 
at a slightly slower forward speed is expected Friday night. On the 
forecast track, the center of Ileana should pass near or over the 
southern portion of Baja California Sur Friday and Friday night 
before emerging over the southern Gulf of California late Friday 
night or early Saturday.

Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher gusts.
Some strengthening is expected during the next 24 hours until 
Ileana reaches Baja California Sur. After that, some weakening is 
possible while the cyclone is near or over land.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 90 miles (150 km)
from the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1001 mb (29.56 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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Key messages for Ileana can be found in the Tropical Cyclone
Discussion under AWIPS header MIATCDEP4 and WMO header WTPZ44 KNHC.

RAINFALL: Tropical Storm Ileana is expected to produce 4-6 inches 
with localized higher amounts up to 8 inches across the coastal 
areas of Michoacan, Colima, and Jalisco through early Friday. From 
Friday through Sunday, Tropical Storm Ileana may result in 4-6 
inches, with localized higher amounts up to 8 inches, across 
southern Baja California. For northwest coastal Sinaloa, Tropical 
Storm Ileana may produce between 6-8 inches with localized higher 
amounts up to 12 inches. This heavy rainfall will bring a risk of 
flash flooding and mudslides to portions of the area.

WIND: Tropical storm conditions are expected to first reach
the coast of the southern Baja California Peninsula within the
warning area Friday morning, making outside preparations difficult
or dangerous. Tropical storm conditions are possible within the
watch area by early Saturday.

SURF: Swells generated by Tropical Storm Ileana will affect
portions of the coast of west-central Mexico during the next day or
so, and will spread northward along the coasts of the southern Baja
California Peninsula and mainland Mexico beginning tonight. These
swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current
conditions.  Please consult products from your local weather office.


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next intermediate advisory at 500 PM MST.
Next complete advisory at 800 PM MST.

$$
Forecaster Hagen



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