000 WTPZ32 KNHC 192040 TCPEP2 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Gilma Advisory Number 6 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP072024 200 PM PDT Mon Aug 19 2024 ...GILMA STRENGTHENS A LITTLE MORE... SUMMARY OF 200 PM PDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...15.1N 116.9W ABOUT 705 MI...1135 KM SW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...60 MPH...95 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 275 DEGREES AT 13 MPH...20 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...999 MB...29.50 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 200 PM PDT (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Gilma was located near latitude 15.1 North, longitude 116.9 West. Gilma is moving toward the west near 13 mph (20 km/h). A slower west-northwestward motion is expected to begin tonight and continue through mid-week. Maximum sustained winds are near 60 mph (95 km/h) with higher gusts. Additional slow strengthening is likely for the next day or two. Gilma is forecast to approach hurricane strength in a few days. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 80 miles (130 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 999 mb (29.50 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 800 PM PDT. $$ Forecaster D. Zelinsky
Tropical Storm Gilma Public Advisory
19
Aug