Overall Orange Tropical Cyclone for CRISTINA-26 in Honduras, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico from 08 Jun 2026 15:00 UTC to 18:00

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Overall Orange Tropical Cyclone for CRISTINA-26

in Honduras, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico

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Measurements Levels

SOURCE	GAUGE LOCATION	LAT	LON	TIME (UTC)	HEIGHT (m)	PERIOD (min)

08/06 17:47 WTPZ43KNHC081745

08/06 17:46 WTPZ33KNHC081744

08/06 17:44 WTPZ23KNHC081743

08/06 15:38 WTPN33PHNC081600

08/06 14:59 WTPZ43KNHC081456

08/06 14:58 WTPZ33KNHC081455

08/06 14:55 WTPZ23KNHC081454

Original Message :

WTPZ43 KNHC 081745
TCDEP3

Tropical Storm Cristina Special Discussion Number 2
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP032026
1200 PM CST Mon Jun 08 2026

Recent scatterometer data has revealed reliable surface winds up to
tropical-storm-strength. Therefore, a special advisory has been
issued upgrading Tropical Depression Three-E to Tropical Storm
Cristina with an initial intensity of 40 kt. The tropical
storm radii forecast has been adjusted accordingly as well.

Cristina continues to move along the eastern side of the model
guidance. Should the tropical storm maintain a northward
trajectory for longer than expected, it could bring
tropical-storm-force winds to the Central American coast sooner
than previously anticipated.

This special advisory is being released in lieu of the 1800 UTC
intermediate advisory.

Key Messages:

1. Heavy rainfall associated with Tropical Depression Three-E will
impact coastal portions of Central America through Thursday. This
rainfall may produce life-threatening flooding and mudslides,
especially in areas of steep terrain.

2. Tropical storm conditions are expected to reach the coast of
Nicaragua, El Salvador, and Honduras as early as this evening.

FORECAST POSITIONS AND MAX WINDS

INIT 08/1800Z 11.7N 87.7W 40 KT 45 MPH
12H 09/0000Z 11.9N 87.7W 45 KT 50 MPH
24H 09/1200Z 12.2N 88.0W 45 KT 50 MPH
36H 10/0000Z 12.4N 88.4W 45 KT 50 MPH
48H 10/1200Z 12.7N 89.0W 50 KT 60 MPH
60H 11/0000Z 13.1N 89.8W 50 KT 60 MPH
72H 11/1200Z 14.0N 90.8W 45 KT 50 MPH
96H 12/1200Z 16.1N 92.3W 20 KT 25 MPH...POST-TROP/REMNT LOW
120H 13/1200Z...DISSIPATED

$$
Forecaster Bucci

Original Message :

WTPZ33 KNHC 081744
TCPEP3

BULLETIN
Tropical Storm Cristina Special Advisory Number 2
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP032026
1200 PM CST Mon Jun 08 2026

...DEPRESSION BECOMES TROPICAL STORM CRISTINA...

SUMMARY OF 1200 PM CST...1800 UTC...INFORMATION
-----------------------------------------------
LOCATION...11.7N 87.7W
ABOUT 100 MI...160 KM WSW OF MANAGUA NICARAGUA
ABOUT 170 MI...275 KM SE OF SAN SALVADOR EL SALVADOR
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...45 MPH...75 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...N OR 350 DEGREES AT 5 MPH...7 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1002 MB...29.59 INCHES

WATCHES AND WARNINGS
--------------------
CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY:

The government of Honduras has issued a Tropical Storm Warning
for the Pacific coast of Honduras.

SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT:

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for...
* Puerto Sandino to the Guatemala/El Salvador border

For storm information specific to your area, please monitor
products issued by your national meteorological service.

DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
----------------------
At 1200 PM CST (1800 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Cristina was
located near latitude 11.7 North, longitude 87.7 West. Cristina is
moving toward the north near 5 mph (7 km/h) and a turn toward the
northwest is expected this evening or Tuesday morning. The system
should parallel the coast through Thursday. On the forecast track,
Cristina will be moving near the coast of Nicaragua, Honduras and El
Salvador through Tuesday.

Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 45 mph (75 km/h)
with higher gusts. Some gradual strengthening is forecast during the
next couple of days.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 90 miles (150 km)
from the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1002 mb (29.59 inches).

HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
----------------------
Key messages for Cristina can be found in the Tropical Cyclone
Discussion under AWIPS header MIATCDEP3 and WMO header WTPZ43 KNHC.

RAINFALL: Cristina is expected to produce rainfall totals of 4 to 8
inches, with maximum totals of 12 inches possible across coastal
portions Nicaragua, Honduras, El Salvador, and Guatemala through
Thursday morning. This rainfall may produce life-threatening
flooding and mudslides, especially in areas of steep terrain.

For a complete depiction of forecast rainfall associated with the
depression, please see the National Weather Service Storm Total
Rainfall Graphic available at
hurricanes.gov/graphics_ep3.shtml?rainqpf

STORM SURGE: Coastal flooding from storm surge is possible in the
areas of onshore winds. Near the coast, the surge will be
accompanied by large and damaging waves.

WIND: Tropical storm conditions are expected to begin along the
coast within the warning area as soon as tonight.

NEXT ADVISORY
-------------
Next intermediate advisory at 1200 PM CST.
Next complete advisory at 300 PM CST.

$$
Forecaster Bucci

Original Message :

WTPZ23 KNHC 081743
TCMEP3

TROPICAL STORM CRISTINA SPECIAL FORECAST/ADVISORY NUMBER 2
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL EP032026
1800 UTC MON JUN 08 2026

TROPICAL STORM CENTER LOCATED NEAR 11.7N 87.7W AT 08/1800Z
POSITION ACCURATE WITHIN 30 NM

PRESENT MOVEMENT TOWARD THE NORTH OR 350 DEGREES AT 4 KT

ESTIMATED MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE 1002 MB
MAX SUSTAINED WINDS 40 KT WITH GUSTS TO 50 KT.
34 KT....... 40NE 80SE 60SW 0NW.
4 M SEAS.... 30NE 120SE 90SW 0NW.
WINDS AND SEAS VARY GREATLY IN EACH QUADRANT. RADII IN NAUTICAL
MILES ARE THE LARGEST RADII EXPECTED ANYWHERE IN THAT QUADRANT.

REPEAT...CENTER LOCATED NEAR 11.7N 87.7W AT 08/1800Z
AT 08/1200Z CENTER WAS LOCATED NEAR 11.2N 87.5W

FORECAST VALID 09/0000Z 11.9N 87.7W
MAX WIND 45 KT...GUSTS 55 KT.
34 KT... 40NE 70SE 60SW 20NW.

FORECAST VALID 09/1200Z 12.2N 88.0W
MAX WIND 45 KT...GUSTS 55 KT.
34 KT... 40NE 70SE 60SW 30NW.

FORECAST VALID 10/0000Z 12.4N 88.4W
MAX WIND 45 KT...GUSTS 55 KT.
34 KT... 40NE 60SE 60SW 40NW.

FORECAST VALID 10/1200Z 12.7N 89.0W
MAX WIND 50 KT...GUSTS 60 KT.
50 KT... 20NE 0SE 0SW 0NW.
34 KT... 50NE 60SE 50SW 40NW.

FORECAST VALID 11/0000Z 13.1N 89.8W
MAX WIND 50 KT...GUSTS 60 KT.
50 KT... 20NE 0SE 0SW 0NW.
34 KT... 60NE 60SE 50SW 40NW.

FORECAST VALID 11/1200Z 14.0N 90.8W
MAX WIND 45 KT...GUSTS 55 KT.
34 KT... 50NE 60SE 40SW 30NW.

EXTENDED OUTLOOK. NOTE...ERRORS FOR TRACK HAVE AVERAGED NEAR 100 NM
ON DAY 4 AND 125 NM ON DAY 5...AND FOR INTENSITY NEAR 15 KT EACH DAY

OUTLOOK VALID 12/1200Z 16.1N 92.3W...POST-TROP/REMNT LOW
MAX WIND 20 KT...GUSTS 30 KT.

OUTLOOK VALID 13/1200Z...DISSIPATED

REQUEST FOR 3 HOURLY SHIP REPORTS WITHIN 300 MILES OF 11.7N 87.7W

INTERMEDIATE PUBLIC ADVISORY...WTNT33 KNHC/MIATCPEP3...AT 08/1800Z

NEXT ADVISORY AT 08/2100Z

$$
FORECASTER BUCCI=

Original Message :

WTPN33 PHNC 081600
MSGID/GENADMIN/JOINT TYPHOON WRNCEN PEARL HARBOR HI//
SUBJ/TROPICAL DEPRESSION 03E (THREE-E) WARNING NR 001//
REF/A/MSG/JOINT TYPHOON WRNCEN PEARL HARBOR HI/072151ZJUN2026//
AMPN/REF A IS A TROPICAL CYCLONE FORMATION ALERT.//
RMKS/
1. TROPICAL DEPRESSION 03E (THREE-E) WARNING NR 001
03 ACTIVE TROPICAL CYCLONES IN EASTPAC
MAX SUSTAINED WINDS BASED ON ONE-MINUTE AVERAGE
WIND RADII VALID OVER OPEN WATER ONLY
---
WARNING POSITION:
081200Z --- NEAR 11.2N 87.5W
MOVEMENT PAST SIX HOURS - 340 DEGREES AT 06 KTS
POSITION ACCURATE TO WITHIN 030 NM
POSITION BASED ON CENTER LOCATED BY SATELLITE
PRESENT WIND DISTRIBUTION:
MAX SUSTAINED WINDS - 030 KT, GUSTS 040 KT
WIND RADII VALID OVER OPEN WATER ONLY
REPEAT POSIT: 11.2N 87.5W
---
FORECASTS:
12 HRS, VALID AT:
090000Z --- 11.9N 87.7W
MAX SUSTAINED WINDS - 030 KT, GUSTS 040 KT
WIND RADII VALID OVER OPEN WATER ONLY
VECTOR TO 24 HR POSIT: 315 DEG/ 02 KTS
---
24 HRS, VALID AT:
091200Z --- 12.2N 88.0W
MAX SUSTAINED WINDS - 035 KT, GUSTS 045 KT
WIND RADII VALID OVER OPEN WATER ONLY
RADIUS OF 034 KT WINDS - 040 NM NORTHEAST QUADRANT
050 NM SOUTHEAST QUADRANT
040 NM SOUTHWEST QUADRANT
000 NM NORTHWEST QUADRANT
VECTOR TO 36 HR POSIT: 295 DEG/ 02 KTS
---
36 HRS, VALID AT:
100000Z --- 12.4N 88.4W
MAX SUSTAINED WINDS - 040 KT, GUSTS 050 KT
WIND RADII VALID OVER OPEN WATER ONLY
RADIUS OF 034 KT WINDS - 040 NM NORTHEAST QUADRANT
050 NM SOUTHEAST QUADRANT
050 NM SOUTHWEST QUADRANT
040 NM NORTHWEST QUADRANT
VECTOR TO 48 HR POSIT: 295 DEG/ 03 KTS
---
EXTENDED OUTLOOK:
48 HRS, VALID AT:
101200Z --- 12.7N 89.0W
MAX SUSTAINED WINDS - 045 KT, GUSTS 055 KT
WIND RADII VALID OVER OPEN WATER ONLY
RADIUS OF 034 KT WINDS - 040 NM NORTHEAST QUADRANT
060 NM SOUTHEAST QUADRANT
050 NM SOUTHWEST QUADRANT
040 NM NORTHWEST QUADRANT
VECTOR TO 60 HR POSIT: 295 DEG/ 04 KTS
---
60 HRS, VALID AT:
110000Z --- 13.1N 89.8W
MAX SUSTAINED WINDS - 050 KT, GUSTS 065 KT
WIND RADII VALID OVER OPEN WATER ONLY
RADIUS OF 050 KT WINDS - 020 NM NORTHEAST QUADRANT
000 NM SOUTHEAST QUADRANT
000 NM SOUTHWEST QUADRANT
000 NM NORTHWEST QUADRANT
RADIUS OF 034 KT WINDS - 060 NM NORTHEAST QUADRANT
060 NM SOUTHEAST QUADRANT
050 NM SOUTHWEST QUADRANT
040 NM NORTHWEST QUADRANT
VECTOR TO 72 HR POSIT: 315 DEG/ 07 KTS
---
72 HRS, VALID AT:
111200Z --- 14.0N 90.8W
MAX SUSTAINED WINDS - 045 KT, GUSTS 055 KT
WIND RADII VALID OVER OPEN WATER ONLY
POST-TROP/REMNT LOW
RADIUS OF 034 KT WINDS - 050 NM NORTHEAST QUADRANT
060 NM SOUTHEAST QUADRANT
040 NM SOUTHWEST QUADRANT
030 NM NORTHWEST QUADRANT
VECTOR TO 96 HR POSIT: 325 DEG/ 06 KTS
---
LONG RANGE OUTLOOK:
---
96 HRS, VALID AT:
121200Z --- 16.1N 92.3W
MAX SUSTAINED WINDS - 020 KT, GUSTS 030 KT
WIND RADII VALID OVER OPEN WATER ONLY
DISSIPATED AS A SIGNIFICANT TROPICAL CYCLONE OVER LAND
---
REMARKS:
081600Z POSITION NEAR 11.4N 87.6W.
08JUN26. TROPICAL DEPRESSION 03E (THREE-E), LOCATED APPROXIMATELY
2079 NM EAST-SOUTHEAST OF SAN DIEGO, HAS TRACKED NORTH-
NORTHWESTWARD AT 06 KNOTS OVER THE PAST SIX HOURS.
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE AT 081200Z IS 1006 MB. MAXIMUM
SIGNIFICANT WAVE HEIGHT AT 081200Z IS 14 FEET. NEXT WARNINGS AT
082200Z, 090400Z, 091000Z AND 091600Z.
REFER TO TROPICAL DEPRESSION 01E (AMANDA) FINAL WARNING (WTPN31 PHNC)
REFER TO TROPICAL STORM 02E (BORIS) WARNINGS (WTPN32 PHNC)
FOR SIX-HOURLY UPDATES.
2. THIS CANCELS AND SUPERSEDES REF A (WTPN22 PHNC 072200).//
//
NNNN

Original Message :

WTPZ43 KNHC 081456
TCDEP3

Tropical Depression Three-E Discussion Number 1
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP032026
900 AM CST Mon Jun 08 2026

A tropical depression has formed off of the coast of Nicaragua this
morning. Deep convection has persisted overnight, with coldest
cloud top temperatures ranging between -85 to -90 degrees C.
Overnight microwave data showed a curved band wrapping around the
southern semicircle and first-light visible satellite imagery has
revealed a well-defined low-level circulation. The subjective
Dvorak satellite classification from TAFB is a T2.0 and the initial
intensity is set to 30 kt.

The depression is moving northward at 6 kt. A ridge to the
northeast of the cyclone is expected to be the primary steering
mechanism for the next few days. Most numerical models show the
depression turning west to northwest, generally paralleling the
Central American coastline. However, the Google DeepMind is on the
eastern edge of the envelope, showing the depression maintaining a
northward motion. The official forecast lies on the eastern side of
the guidance, between the GDMI and HCCA, showing the cyclone
paralleling the coast and moving inland over Guatemala in 72 hours.

Strong, northerly, deep-layer shear is expected to inhibit any
short-term possibilities of intensification. In about a day or so
the shear is expected to abate, and the cyclone is forecast to
slowly strengthen over warm waters and in a moist environment. The
current forecast shows the system with a peak intensity of 50 kt at
60 hours. Once the center moves over land, rapid weakening is will
occur and dissipation is expected by the end of the week. Heavy
rainfall and the threat of flash flooding and mudslides in elevated
terrain remain the primary concern.

Key Messages:

1. Heavy rainfall associated with Tropical Depression Three-E will
impact coastal portions of Central America through Thursday. This
rainfall may produce life-threatening flooding and mudslides,
especially in areas of steep terrain.

2. Tropical storm conditions are expected to reach the coast of
Nicaragua, El Salvador, and Honduras by early Tuesday.

FORECAST POSITIONS AND MAX WINDS

INIT 08/1500Z 11.5N 87.5W 30 KT 35 MPH
12H 09/0000Z 11.9N 87.7W 30 KT 35 MPH
24H 09/1200Z 12.2N 88.0W 35 KT 40 MPH
36H 10/0000Z 12.4N 88.4W 40 KT 45 MPH
48H 10/1200Z 12.7N 89.0W 45 KT 50 MPH
60H 11/0000Z 13.1N 89.8W 50 KT 60 MPH
72H 11/1200Z 14.0N 90.8W 45 KT 50 MPH
96H 12/1200Z 16.1N 92.3W 20 KT 25 MPH...POST-TROP/REMNT LOW
120H 13/1200Z...DISSIPATED

$$
Forecaster Bucci

Original Message :

WTPZ33 KNHC 081455
TCPEP3

BULLETIN
Tropical Depression Three-E Advisory Number 1
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP032026
900 AM CST Mon Jun 08 2026

...TROPICAL DEPRESSION FORMS OFF THE COAST OF NICARAGUA...
...EXPECTED TO BECOME A TROPICAL STORM IN A DAY OR SO...

SUMMARY OF 900 AM CST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
----------------------------------------------
LOCATION...11.5N 87.5W
ABOUT 90 MI...145 KM WSW OF MANAGUA NICARAGUA
ABOUT 190 MI...305 KM SE OF SAN SALVADOR EL SALVADOR
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...N OR 360 DEGREES AT 7 MPH...11 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1006 MB...29.71 INCHES

WATCHES AND WARNINGS
--------------------
CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY:

The government of Nicaragua has issued a Tropical Storm Warning
for the coast of Nicaragua from Puerto Sandino to the border of
Honduras.

The government of El Salvador had issued a Tropical Storm Warning
for the entire coast of El Salvador.

A Tropical Storm Warning is recommended for the Pacific coast of
Honduras.

SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT:

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for...
* Puerto Sandino to the Honduras/Nicaraguan border
* Coast of El Salvador

For storm information specific to your area, please monitor
products issued by your national meteorological service.

DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
----------------------
At 900 AM CST (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Three-E
was located near latitude 11.5 North, longitude 87.5 West. The
depression is moving toward the north near 7 mph (11 km/h) and
a turn toward the northwest is expected Tuesday morning. The
system should parallel the coast through Thursday. On the forecast
track, the depression will be moving near the coast of Nicaragua,
Honduras and El Salvador through Tuesday.

Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts.
Some gradual strengthening is forecast during the next couple of
days, and the depression is expected to become a tropical storm
by Tuesday.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1006 mb (29.71 inches).

HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
----------------------
Key messages for Tropical Depression Three-E can be found in the
Tropical Cyclone Discussion under AWIPS header MIATCDEP3 and WMO
header WTPZ43 KNHC.

RAINFALL: Tropical Depression Three-E is expected to produce
rainfall totals of 4 to 8 inches, with maximum totals of 12 inches
possible across coastal portions Nicaragua, Honduras, El Salvador,
and Guatemala through Thursday morning. This rainfall may produce
life-threatening flooding and mudslides, especially in areas of
steep terrain.

For a complete depiction of forecast rainfall associated with the
depression, please see the National Weather Service Storm Total
Rainfall Graphic available at
hurricanes.gov/graphics_ep3.shtml?rainqpf

WIND: Tropical storm conditions are expected to begin along the
coast within the warning area as soon as tonight.

NEXT ADVISORY
-------------
Next intermediate advisory at 1200 PM CST.
Next complete advisory at 300 PM CST.

$$
Forecaster Bucci

Original Message :

WTPZ23 KNHC 081454
TCMEP3

TROPICAL DEPRESSION THREE-E FORECAST/ADVISORY NUMBER 1
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL EP032026
1500 UTC MON JUN 08 2026

TROPICAL DEPRESSION CENTER LOCATED NEAR 11.5N 87.5W AT 08/1500Z
POSITION ACCURATE WITHIN 30 NM

PRESENT MOVEMENT TOWARD THE NORTH OR 360 DEGREES AT 6 KT

ESTIMATED MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE 1006 MB
MAX SUSTAINED WINDS 30 KT WITH GUSTS TO 40 KT.
4 M SEAS.... 30NE 120SE 90SW 0NW.
WINDS AND SEAS VARY GREATLY IN EACH QUADRANT. RADII IN NAUTICAL
MILES ARE THE LARGEST RADII EXPECTED ANYWHERE IN THAT QUADRANT.

REPEAT...CENTER LOCATED NEAR 11.5N 87.5W AT 08/1500Z
AT 08/1200Z CENTER WAS LOCATED NEAR 11.2N 87.5W

FORECAST VALID 09/0000Z 11.9N 87.7W
MAX WIND 30 KT...GUSTS 40 KT.

FORECAST VALID 09/1200Z 12.2N 88.0W
MAX WIND 35 KT...GUSTS 45 KT.
34 KT... 40NE 50SE 40SW 0NW.

FORECAST VALID 10/0000Z 12.4N 88.4W
MAX WIND 40 KT...GUSTS 50 KT.
34 KT... 40NE 50SE 50SW 40NW.

FORECAST VALID 10/1200Z 12.7N 89.0W
MAX WIND 45 KT...GUSTS 55 KT.
34 KT... 40NE 60SE 50SW 40NW.

FORECAST VALID 11/0000Z 13.1N 89.8W
MAX WIND 50 KT...GUSTS 60 KT.
50 KT... 20NE 0SE 0SW 0NW.
34 KT... 60NE 60SE 50SW 40NW.

FORECAST VALID 11/1200Z 14.0N 90.8W
MAX WIND 45 KT...GUSTS 55 KT.
34 KT... 50NE 60SE 40SW 30NW.

EXTENDED OUTLOOK. NOTE...ERRORS FOR TRACK HAVE AVERAGED NEAR 100 NM
ON DAY 4 AND 125 NM ON DAY 5...AND FOR INTENSITY NEAR 15 KT EACH DAY

OUTLOOK VALID 12/1200Z 16.1N 92.3W...POST-TROP/REMNT LOW
MAX WIND 20 KT...GUSTS 30 KT.

OUTLOOK VALID 13/1200Z...DISSIPATED

REQUEST FOR 3 HOURLY SHIP REPORTS WITHIN 300 MILES OF 11.5N 87.5W

INTERMEDIATE PUBLIC ADVISORY...WTNT33 KNHC/MIATCPEP3...AT 08/1800Z

NEXT ADVISORY AT 08/2100Z

$$
FORECASTER BUCCI=

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