Issued at 200 PM PDT Tue Oct 28 2025
000 WTPZ33 KNHC 282031 TCPEP3 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Sonia Advisory Number 17 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP182025 200 PM PDT Tue Oct 28 2025 ...SONIA WEAKENING, FORECAST TO BECOME A REMNANT LOW TONIGHT... SUMMARY OF 200 PM PDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...15.3N 124.3W ABOUT 1075 MI...1730 KM WSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH...65 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 285 DEGREES AT 9 MPH...15 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1004 MB...29.65 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 Sonia was located near latitude 15.3 North, longitude 124.3 West. Sonia is moving toward the west-northwest near 9 mph (15 km/h). A turn toward the west is expected later today, followed by a gradual increase in forward speed during the next day or so. Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher gusts. Gradual weakening is forecast during the next or two, with Sonia expected to become a post-tropical remnant low tonight. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 60 miles (95 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1004 mb (29.65 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 800 PM PDT. $$ Forecaster Blake
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