Tropical Depression Twelve-E Forms

September 5,2013

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tropical Depression Twelve-E has formed off the western coast of Mexico, adding another storm to an already active season in the eastern Pacific.
Some slow strengthening is expected and the depression is forecast to become Tropical Storm Lorena on Thursday as it moves northwestward parallel to the Mexican coast.
By this weekend, the system will move near or to the west of the southern tip of Baja California and begin to weaken. Interests in southern Baja California should monitor the progress of the depression.
For the latest on T.D. Twelve-E, check the information below.

Projected Path

Projected Path

The latest forecast path and wind speeds from the National Hurricane Center.

Storm Information

Current Information

So, where exactly is the cyclone's center located now? If you're plotting the storm along with us, click on the "Current Information" map below to get the latitude/longitude coordinates, distance away from the nearest land location, maximum sustained winds and central pressure (measured in millibars).

Satellite

Satellite

How does the system look on satellite imagery. Click on "infrared" satellite imagery, to see how "cold" the cloud tops are. Brighter orange and red shadings concentrated near the center of circulation signify a healthy tropical cyclone.

Watches/Warnings

Tropical Storm/Hurricane Watches/Warnings

A tropical storm or hurricane watch means tropical storm or hurricane conditions, respectively, are possible in the specified area within 48 hours. A tropical storm or hurricane warning means tropical storm or hurricane conditions, respectively, are expected in the specified area within 36 hours.

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