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Aletta weakens to Tropical Depression - no threat to land.
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Tropical Depression Aletta
Posted May 18, 2012, 6pm EDT (2pm PDT NWS advisory)
• Max Winds: 35 mph
• Intensity: Tropical Depression
• Movement: NE at 3 mph
• Pressure: 1006 mb
• Location: 14.4° N., 113.5° W
• Warnings: None
Summary: The Depression is located about 635 miles SSW of the southern tip of Baja California, moving northeast at 3 mph. A turn toward the east and then southeast and a slow forward speed are expected during the next 48-hours. Weakening is forecast during the next 48-hours and Aletta is expected to become a remnant low by tonight or Saturday.
Hazards Effecting Land: None
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Tropical Depression
Wind speed less than 39 MPH
Tropical Storm
Wind speed between 39 MPH and 73 MPH
Hurricane
Wind speed between 74 MPH and 110 MPH
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Wind speed greater than 110 MPH
