8 P.M. PDT 5/18/2003 TROPICAL DEPRESSION 1-E UPDATE #1
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Currently, the center of Tropical Depression 1-E is located near 10.0N and 103.0W. This places the center well away from the Mexican Coast. The motion is a westerly drift. A slow west to WNW motion is expected over the next 36 hours.
Maximum winds are near 35 m.p.h. The pressure is estimated to be 1007mb. Some slow intensification is possible over the next couple of days, though hurricane intensity is not expected as upper winds are not entirely favorable at this time
Note: Unless this cyclone threatens land, no forecast discussions, track/intensity forecasts, along with graphics will be available.
Next Update: 8 A.M.
Forecaster: Ortt
8 A.M. PDT 5/20/2003 TROPICAL STORM ANDRES UPDATE#2
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Currently, the center of Tropical Storm Andres is located near 10.0N and 105.7W. This places the system well away from any landmass. The motion is to the west near 10 m.p.h. This general track, prehaps to the WNW is expected to continue during the next few days.
Maximum winds are near 40 m.p.h. The pressure is estimated to be near 1005mb. Slow development is expected, though Andres is not currently expected to reach hurricane intensity.
Next Update: 8 P.M.
Forecaster: Ortt
Note: A graphic will be available later this afternoon if a test works out.
8 P.M. PDT 5/20/2002 TROPICAL STORM ANDRES UPDATE #3
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Currently, the center of Tropical Storm Andres is located near 9.8N and 108.0W. This places the storm well away from any land mass and Andres is not expected to threaten land. The motion is to the west near 10 m.p.h. This track should continue during the next few days.
Maximum winds are near 45 m.p.h. The pressure is estimated to be 1003mb. Little change in intensity is expected over the next few days due to marginal environmental conditions. Andres is not expected to become a hurricane.
Next Update: 8 A.M.
Forecaster: Ortt
8 A.M. PDT 5/21/2003 TROPICAL STORM ANDRES UPDATE #4
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Currently, the center of Tropical Storm Andres is located near 10.1N and 110.6W. This places the storm well into the open Pacific. The motion is to the west near 13 m.p.h. This track should continue over the next few days.
Maximum winds remain near 45 m.p.h. The pressure is estimated to be 1003mb. Little change in intensity is expected over the next few days due to marginal atmospheric conditions.
Next Update: 8 p.m.
Forecaster: Ortt
8 P.M. PDT 5/21/2003 TROPICAL STORM ANDRES UPDATE #5
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Currently, the center of Tropical Storm Andres is located near 10.8N and 114.2W. This places Andres well away from land. The motion is to the west near 16 m.p.h. This general track should continue during the next few days, taking Andres farther away from Mexico. It is unlikely that Andres will make it far enough west of affect Hawaii, though this is just preliminary information.
Maximum winds remain near 45 m.p.h. The pressure is estimated to be 1003mb. Little change in intensity is expected over the next few days due to marginal atmospheric conditions.
Next Update: 8 A.M.
Forecaster: Ortt
8 A.M. PDT 5/23/2002 TROPICAL STORM ANDRES UPDATE #6
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Currently, the center of Tropical Storm Andres is located near 1.0N and 117.3W. This places the storm well away from any land areas. The motion is to the west near 18 m.p.h. This general track is expected to continue during the next few days. In about 4 to 5 days, whatever is left of Andres should be in the central Pacific.
Maximum winds remain near 45 m.p.h. The pressure is estimated to be 1003mb. Little change in intensity is expected over the next 48 hours, afterwards, Andres should begin to weaken.
Next Update: 8 P.M.
Forecaster: Ortt
8 P.M. PDT 5/22/2002 TROPICAL STORM ANDRES UPDATE #7
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Currently, the center of Tropical Storm Andres is located near 12.2N and 121.0W. The current motion is to the west near 20 m.p.h. This general track is expected to continue until dissipation.
Maximum winds have decreased to near 40 m.p.h. The pressure is estimated to be 1005mb. Continued weakening is expected due to hostile atmospheric conditions and Andres should dissipate within the next 48 hours.
Note: No further forecast discussions or graphics will be provided. Graphics were not created for discussion #3.
Forecaster: Ortt
8 A.M. PDT 5/23/2003 TROPICAL STORM ANDRES UPDATE #8
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Currently, the center of Tropical Storm Andres is located near 13.0N and 125.7W. The motion is to the west near 20 m.p.h. This general track should continue during the next few days. At this rate, Andres, if it survives, will move into the central Pacific late on Sunday.
Maximum winds are near 45 m.p.h. The pressure is estimated to be 1003mb. Little change in intensity is expected during the next few days due to marginal atmospheric and oceanic conditions
Next Update: 8 P.M.
Forecaster: Ortt
8 P.M. PDT 5/23/2003 TROPICAL DEPRESSION ANDRES UPDATE #9
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Currently, the center of Tropical Depression Andres is located near 13.7N and 828.2W. The motion is to the WNW near 20 m.p.h. A more westerly track is expected until dissipation.
Maximum winds have decreased to about 35 m.p.h. The pressure is estimated to be 1007mb. Continued weakening is expected due to unfavorable atmospheric conditions and Andres should dissipate within the next 24-36 hours.
Next Update: 8 A.M.
Forecaster: Ortt
8 A.M. PDT 5/24/2003 TROPICAL DEPRESSION ANDRES UPDATE #10
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Currently, the center of Tropical Depression Andres is located near 14.7N and 131.0W. The motion is to the WNW near 15 m.p.h. This track should bend abck to the west and continue until dissipation.
Maximum winds remain near 35 m.p.h. The pressure is estimated to be 1007mb. Despite the convective flare-up, Andres is still expected to weaken during the next few days into a remnant low. However, if the convection does remain, there is a chance that it will briefly regain tropical storm intensity.
Next Update: 8 P.M.
Forecaster: Ortt
3 P.M. PDT 5/24/2003 TROPICAL STORM ANDRES SPECIAL UPDATE #11
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Maximum winds are near 40 m.p.h. The pressure is estimated to be 1005mb. This special update was issued to increase the wind speed to 40 m.p.h.; thus, making Andres a tropical storm. No coordinates are provided with this update.
Next Update: 8 P.M.
Forecaster: Ortt
8 P.M. PDT 5/24/2003 TROPICAL STORM ANDRES UPDATE #12
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Currently, the center of Tropical Storm Andres is located near 15.0N and 133.0W. This is an uncertain position. The motion is to the WNW near 15 m.p.h. A westerly track is expected soon and should continue until dissipation.
Maximum winds remain near 40 m.p.h. The pressure is estimated to be 1005mb. Andres appears disorganized, though convection may re-fire over night. However, Andres should weaken to a remnant low within the next 48 hours.
Next Update: 8 A.M.
Forecaster: Ortt
8 A.M. PDT 5/25/2003 TROPICAL DEPRESSION ANDRES UPDATE #13
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Currently, the very poorly defined center of Tropical Depression Andres is located near 15.0N and 137.0W. Since the center is very poorly defined, this position has little confidence. The motion is to the west near 15 m.p.h. This track should continue during the next few days.
Maximum winds have decreased to near 30 m.p.h. The pressure is estimated to be 1010mb. Continued weakening is expected and Andres should be a remnant low later this afternoon.
This is the final update on Andres
Forecaster: Ortt
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