TAMPA, Fla. (WLFA) — The National Hurricane Center confirmed Sunday that a tropical depression has formed over the southwestern Gulf of Mexico.
According to the NHC, Tropical Depression Number Three could bring heavy rainfall and flooding to parts of eastern Mexico.
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As of 4:45 p.m., the tropical depression is located 186 miles east-southeast of Tuxpan, Mexico, with maximum sustained winds of 35 mph (56 kph). It is currently moving westward at 12 mph (20 kph) and is expected to remain that way until it dissipates over eastern Mexico late Monday.
According to the NHC, the Mexican government has issued a tropical storm warning from Cabo Rojo south to Puerto Veracruz.
The tropical depression is expected to bring total rainfall of 10 to 20 centimeters (4 to 8 inches) to parts of eastern Mexico through Monday, with local highs possibly reaching 38 centimeters (15 inches).
The rainfall is expected to cause flooding and mudslides may occur at higher elevations.
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