The government of Mexico has issued a Tropical Storm Watch from Punta San Telmo northwestward to Cabo Corrientes. A Tropical Storm Watch means that tropical storm conditions are possible within the watch area, generally within 48 hours.
UPDATE: TROPICAL STORM WATCH HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR PUERTO VALLARTA
Enrique is moving toward the west-northwest near 9 mph (15 km/h). The storm is expected to gradually slowdown with a turn toward the northwest forecast to occur by Sunday.
Maximum sustained winds are near 45 mph (75 km/h) with higher gusts. Strengthening is forecast and Enrique could become a hurricane on Saturday.
Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 70 miles (110 km) mainly to the east of the center.
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
WIND: Tropical storm conditions are possible within the watch area by late Saturday.
RAINFALL: The outer bands of Enrique are likely to cause locally heavy rains over portions of southwestern Mexico. These rains could cause life-threatening flash floods and mudslides.
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