Issued at 800 AM PDT Thu Aug 13 2026
654 WTPZ33 KNHC 131442 TCPEP3 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Hernan Advisory Number 3 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP082026 800 AM PDT Thu Aug 13 2026 ...HERNAN STRENGTHENS SLIGHTLY... SUMMARY OF 800 AM PDT...1500 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...18.0N 131.9W ABOUT 1460 MI...2350 KM W OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...45 MPH...75 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...WSW OR 245 DEGREES AT 3 MPH...6 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 800 AM PDT (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Hernan was located near latitude 18.0 North, longitude 131.9 West. Hernan is moving toward the west-southwest near 3 mph (6 km/h). A turn toward the southwest and south is expected over the next couple days. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 45 mph (75 km/h) with higher gusts. A weakening trend is expected to begin later tonight through Friday, and Hernan is forecast to become a post-tropical remnant low by this weekend. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 90 miles (150 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 200 PM PDT. $$ Forecaster Adams/Kelly
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