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#1023919 (Received by flhurricane at: 3:47 PM 04.Nov.2020)
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Tropical Storm Eta Advisory Number 17
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL292020
300 PM CST Wed Nov 04 2020

...ETA EXPECTED TO WEAKEN TO A DEPRESSION IN A FEW HOURS AS IT
MOVES INTO HONDURAS...
...CONTINUES TO PRODUCE LIFE-THREATENING FLASH FLOODING OVER
PORTIONS OF CENTRAL AMERICA...


SUMMARY OF 300 PM CST...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...13.9N 85.7W
ABOUT 100 MI...160 KM E OF TEGUCIGALPA HONDURAS
ABOUT 125 MI...200 KM NNE OF MANAGUA NICARAGUA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH...65 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 275 DEGREES AT 7 MPH...11 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...999 MB...29.50 INCHES


WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.

Although the coastal warnings have been discontinued, the
governments of Nicaragua and Honduras continue to issue warnings on
heavy rain and flooding in those countries, and interests in
Nicaragua and Honduras should continue to monitor the progress of
this system. Interests in Belize, western Cuba, and the Cayman
Islands should also monitor the progress of this system.


DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
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At 300 PM CST (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Eta was
located near latitude 13.9 North, longitude 85.7 West. Eta is moving
toward the west near 7 mph (11 km/h). A west-northwestward motion
at a faster forward speed is expected this evening through Thursday
morning. A turn toward the north, and then northeast is forecast
Thursday night and Friday. On the forecast track, the center of Eta
is expected across Honduras later this afternoon through Thursday
morning. The system is forecast to emerge over the Gulf of Honduras
or the northwestern Caribbean Sea Thursday night and Friday.

Maximum sustained winds are now near 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher
gusts. Continued weakening will occur while Eta moves over land
during the next day or two, and Eta should become a tropical
depression during the next few hours. Re-intensification is
possible once the center of Eta reached the Caribbean Sea.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 45 miles (75 km)
from the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 999 mb (29.50 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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Key messages for Eta can be found in the Tropical Cyclone Discussion
under AWIPS header MIATCDAT4, WMO header WTNT44 KNHC, and on the
web at www.hurricanes.gov/text/MIATCDAT4.shtml.

WIND: Tropical storm conditions are expected near the center of
Eta for a few more hours.

RAINFALL: Eta is expected to produce the following rainfall amounts
through Monday morning:

Portions of Honduras, Guatemala and Belize: An additional 15 to 30
inches (380 to 760 mm), isolated maximum storm totals of 40 inches
(1000 mm) in eastern Honduras.

Portions of Nicaragua, El Salvador and Costa Rica: An additional 15
to 20 inches (380 to 510 mm), isolated maximum storm totals of 40
inches (1000 mm) in eastern Nicaragua.

Southeastern Mexico: 5 to 15 inches (125 to 380 mm), isolated
maximum totals of 20 inches (510 mm).

Jamaica: An additional 3 to 5 inches (75 to 125 mm), isolated
maximum storm totals totals of 15 inches (380 mm).

The Cayman Islands into western Cuba: 10 to 25 inches (255 to 635
mm), isolated maximum totals of 30 inches (760 mm).

This rainfall will lead to catastrophic, life-threatening flash
flooding and river flooding, along with landslides in areas of
higher terrain of Central America. Flash flooding and river
flooding will be possible across Jamaica, southeast Mexico, southern
Haiti, the Cayman Islands and western Cuba.

STORM SURGE: Water levels along the coasts of Nicaragua and
Honduras should decrease this evening.

SURF: Swells generated by Eta are expected to affect portions of
the coast of Central America and the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico
during the next few days. 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 600 PM CST.
Next complete advisory at 900 PM CST.

$$
Forecaster Beven