000 WTPZ32 KNHC 200838 TCPEP2 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Gilma Advisory Number 8 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP072024 200 AM PDT Tue Aug 20 2024 ...GILMA CONTINUES TO BATTLE STRONG WIND SHEAR... SUMMARY OF 200 AM PDT...0900 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...15.7N 118.3W ABOUT 740 MI...1190 KM SW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH...85 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 295 DEGREES AT 8 MPH...13 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1000 MB...29.53 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 200 AM PDT (0900 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Gilma was located near latitude 15.7 North, longitude 118.3 West. Gilma is moving toward the west-northwest near 8 mph (13 km/h) and this general motion is expected to continue during the next few days. Maximum sustained winds are near 50 mph (85 km/h) with higher gusts. Little change in strength is expected today. Steady strengthening is expected to resume tonight, and Gilma is forecast to become a hurricane by Thursday. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 115 miles (185 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1000 mb (29.53 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 800 AM PDT. $$ Forecaster Hagen/Pasch
Tropical Storm Gilma Public Advisory
20
Aug