Manzanillo, Mexico — Tropical Depression Twelve-E, located off Mexico’s Pacific coast, is expected to strengthen into a tropical storm later today as it tracks northwest, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC).
At 2 a.m. Tuesday, the system was centered about 190 miles west-southwest of Manzanillo with sustained winds of 35 mph and gusts up to 55 mph. The storm is moving at 15 mph, and forecasters expect a gradual turn to the northwest and north-northwest in the coming days.
According to the NHC, interests across southwestern Mexico and Baja California Sur should closely monitor the system, with a Tropical Storm Watch possibly issued for Baja California Sur later Tuesday or Wednesday. No coastal warnings have been posted yet.
Heavy rainfall is the main hazard, with bands of rain forecast to continue affecting areas from Colima to Sinaloa today. Rainfall totals of 4 to 8 inches are possible across Baja California Sur beginning Wednesday, with localized higher amounts likely in mountainous terrain. The rainfall could lead to significant flash flooding.
The storm is projected to track near Baja California Sur through late this week, bringing several days of unsettled weather and potential flooding conditions.
The NHC will release its next full advisory at 8 a.m. MST.
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