000 WTPZ34 KNHC 082040 TCPEP4 BULLETIN Hurricane Howard Advisory Number 10 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP092022 300 PM MDT Mon Aug 08 2022 ...HOWARD RAPIDLY INTENSIFIES INTO THE SEVENTH HURRICANE OF THE EASTERN NORTH PACIFIC SEASON... SUMMARY OF 300 PM MDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...20.6N 114.4W ABOUT 330 MI...530 KM WSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...80 MPH...130 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 315 DEGREES AT 13 MPH...20 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...987 MB...29.15 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 300 PM MDT (2100 UTC), the center of Hurricane Howard was located near latitude 20.6 North, longitude 114.4 West. Howard is moving toward the northwest near 13 mph (20 km/h), and this motion is expected to continue through tonight followed by a turn to the west-northwest tomorrow. Maximum sustained winds are near 80 mph (130 km/h) with higher gusts. Some additional intensification is possible through tonight. Weakening is anticipated to begin tomorrow. Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 15 miles (30 km) from the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 60 miles (95 km). The estimated minimum central pressure is 987 mb (29.15 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 900 PM MDT. $$ Forecaster Hagen/Papin/Pasch