| Location | 20 miles WNW of San Salvador El Salvador |
| Wind | 30 mph |
| Heading | W at 12 mph |
| Pressure | 29.71 |
| Coordinates | 89.5W, 13.8N |
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At 900 AM CST (1500 UTC), the remnants of Iota were located near latitude 13.8 North, longitude 89.5 West. The remnants are moving toward the west near 12 mph (19 km/h), and this general motion is expected to continue today.
Maximum sustained winds are near 30 mph (45 km/h) with higher gusts.
The estimated minimum central pressure is 1006 mb (29.71 inches).
Watches and Warnings
There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.
Land Hazards
Key messages for Iota can be found in the Tropical Cyclone Discussion under AWIPS header MIATCDAT1, WMO header WTNT41 KNHC and on the web at www.hurricanes.gov/text/MIATCDAT1.shtml.
RAINFALL: The remnants of Iota are expected to produce the following additional rainfall accumulations through Thursday:
Portions of Honduras, Guatemala, southern Belize: 4 to 8 inches (100 to 200 mm), with isolated maximum totals of 12 inches (300 mm).
Portions of Nicaragua and El Salvador: 2 to 4 inches (50 to 100 mm), with isolated maximum totals of 6 inches (150 mm).
This rainfall will lead to significant, life-threatening flash flooding and river flooding, along with mudslides in areas of higher terrain.
SURF: Swells generated by Iota will affect much of the coast of Central America and the Yucatan Peninsula during the next day or so. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Please consult products from your local weather office.