Celia, Blas Weaken, But Still Bring Heavy Rain, Surf

MEXICO CITY (AP) – Celia weakened to a tropical depression off Central America Saturday, as Tropical Storm Blas headed out to sea off Mexico’s southern Pacific coast. Celia is expected to remain off the coast of El Salvador and Guatemala over the weekend before moving toward Mexico. The depression could regenerate into a storm. The U.S. National Hurricane Center warned of heavy rains over portions of Central America and Mexico. The Hurricane Center said Celia had maximum sustained winds of 35 mph (55 kph) and was about 80 miles (130 kms) south-southwest of San Salvador. Tropical Storm Blas continued to weaken Saturday in the Pacific.