Katia Dissipates Over The Terrain Of Eastern Mexico But Threat For Heavy Rainfall Continues

SUMMARY OF 1000 AM CDT…1500 UTC…INFORMATION
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LOCATION…20.0N 97.9W
ABOUT 150 MI…245 KM S OF TAMPICO MEXICO
ABOUT 125 MI…200 KM WNW OF VERACRUZ MEXICO
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS…35 MPH…55 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT…WSW OR 240 DEGREES AT 5 MPH…7 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE…1004 MB…29.65 INCHES
WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY:

None.

SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT:

None.

DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK
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At 1000 AM CDT (1500 UTC), the remnants of Katia were located near
latitude 20.0 North, longitude 97.9 West. The remnants are moving
toward the west-southwest near 5 mph (7 km/h), and this motion is
expected to continue for the next day or so.

Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher
gusts. Gusty winds associated with the remnants of Katia will
continue to subside today.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1004 mb (29.65 inches).

HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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RAINFALL: The remnants of Katia are expected to produce additional
rainfall accumulations of 3 to 6 inches over central and northern
Veracruz, eastern Hidalgo, and northern Puebla through this
afternoon. Isolated maximum amounts of 8 inches are possible. This
rainfall will continue the risk of life-threatening flash floods
and mudslides, especially in areas of mountainous terrain.

NEXT ADVISORY
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This is the last public advisory issued by the National Hurricane
Center on this system.

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