Issued at 200 PM PDT Fri Oct 03 2025
823 WTPZ35 KNHC 032034 TCPEP5 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Octave Advisory Number 15 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP152025 200 PM PDT Fri Oct 03 2025 ...OCTAVE HEADING STEADILY WEST-NORTHWESTWARD... SUMMARY OF 200 PM PDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...13.7N 121.7W ABOUT 1000 MI...1610 KM SW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...60 MPH...95 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 290 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 PM PDT (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Octave was located near latitude 13.7 North, longitude 121.7 West. Octave is moving toward the west-northwest near 8 mph (13 km/h) and this motion is expected to continue through tonight. The tropical storm is expected to slow and turn northward on Sunday, and then turn slowly eastward early next week. Maximum sustained winds have increased slightly to near 60 mph (95 km/h) with higher gusts. Small fluctuations in intensity are expected today. Some additional strengthening is possible by the end of the weekend. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 70 miles (110 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 PM PDT. $$ Forecaster D. Zelinsky
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