KEY MESSAGES: 1. The depression is forecast to strengthen and bring tropical storm conditions and heavy rainfall to portions of Nicaragua and Honduras tonight through Thursday. 2. The system is forecast to continue strengthening over the Gulf of Mexico and could affect portions of the northern Gulf Coast as a hurricane this weekend, with direct impacts from wind, storm surge, and heavy rainfall. However, it is too early to specify the timing or magnitude of these impacts. Residents along the Gulf Coast from Louisiana to Florida should monitor the progress of this system for the next several days and heed any advice given by local officials. FORECAST POSITIONS AND MAX WINDS INIT 04/1500Z 12.2N 81.9W 30 KT 35 MPH 12H 05/0000Z 12.7N 82.6W 35 KT 40 MPH 24H 05/1200Z 13.8N 83.5W 40 KT 45 MPH...INLAND 36H 06/0000Z 15.3N 84.1W 35 KT 40 MPH...INLAND 48H 06/1200Z 17.9N 85.0W 45 KT 50 MPH 72H 07/1200Z 23.5N 87.0W 60 KT 70 MPH 96H 08/1200Z 29.0N 86.0W 70 KT 80 MPH 120H 09/1200Z 34.5N 82.5W 30 KT 35 MPH...POST-TROP/INLAND $$ Forecaster Blake
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