000 WTPZ32 KNHC 232034 TCPEP2 BULLETIN Hurricane Gilma Advisory Number 22 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP072024 1100 AM HST Fri Aug 23 2024 ...GILMA MOVING WESTWARD AND EXPECTED TO WEAKEN... SUMMARY OF 1100 AM HST...2100 UTC...INFORMATION ----------------------------------------------- LOCATION...17.3N 127.7W ABOUT 1215 MI...1955 KM WSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA ABOUT 1800 MI...2895 KM E OF HILO HAWAII MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...105 MPH...165 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 275 DEGREES AT 9 MPH...15 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...968 MB...28.59 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 1100 AM HST (2100 UTC), the center of Hurricane Gilma was located near latitude 17.3 North, longitude 127.7 West. Gilma is moving toward the west near 9 mph (15 km/h). A generally westward motion and a faster forward speed are expected during the next couple of days. Maximum sustained winds are now near 105 mph (165 km/h) with higher gusts. Weakening is forecast during the next several days, but Gilma is expected to remain a hurricane through much of the upcoming weekend. Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 35 miles (55 km) from the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 115 miles (185 km). The estimated minimum central pressure is 968 mb (28.59 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 500 PM HST. $$ Forecaster Beven
Hurricane Gilma Public Advisory
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