9E should be upgraded to tropical storm today
Tropical depression 9E has gained banding and will likely be upgraded to tropical storm strength soon. The gustiest winds will remain offshore, but some heavy rainbands will likely affect the coast with brief gusty winds.
As of 5 am edt / 2 am pdt 9E was centered near 13.4 N / 96.5 W or about 170 miles sse of Puerto Esondido, Mexicoi. Movement is wnw at about 5 mph. Top sustained winds are estimated at 340 (NHC 35 mph earlier advisory). Pressure 1006 mb.
Forecast:
Forecasts take 9E northwest paralleling the coast about 100-200 miles offshore of Mexico over the next several days.
Tropicast: Pacific IR Satellite
