000 WTPZ32 KNHC 242035 TCPEP2 BULLETIN Hurricane Gilma Advisory Number 26 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP072024 1100 AM HST Sat Aug 24 2024 ...GILMA RE-INTENSIFIES... SUMMARY OF 1100 AM HST...2100 UTC...INFORMATION ----------------------------------------------- LOCATION...17.7N 130.9W ABOUT 1405 MI...2260 KM W OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA ABOUT 1585 MI...2555 KM E OF HILO HAWAII MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...110 MPH...175 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 17.7 North, longitude 130.9 West. Gilma is moving toward the west near 9 mph (15 km/h). A continued westward motion at a faster forward speed is expected during the next few days. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 110 mph (175 km/h) with higher gusts. Some additional strengthening could occur during the next several hours. Weakening is forecast to begin on Sunday, but Gilma is expected to remain a hurricane through the remainder of the weekend. Steady weakening is anticipated early next week. 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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