960 WTPZ33 KNHC 020846 TCPEP3 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Carlotta Advisory Number 8 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP032024 200 AM MST Fri Aug 02 2024 ...CARLOTTA SLIGHTLY STRONGER... SUMMARY OF 200 AM MST...0900 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...18.2N 113.8W ABOUT 410 MI...660 KM SW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...70 MPH...110 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 285 DEGREES AT 12 MPH...19 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...991 MB...29.27 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 200 AM MST (0900 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Carlotta was located near latitude 18.2 North, longitude 113.8 West. Carlotta is moving toward the west-northwest near 12 mph (19 km/h). A turn toward the west is expected today, with a continued westward motion through the weekend. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 70 mph (110 km/h) with higher gusts. Additional strengthening is forecast during the next couple of days, followed by some weakening early next week. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 80 miles (130 km) from the center. An automated Mexican Navy weather station on Clarion Island recently reported a sustained wind of 35 mph (56 km/h) and a gust of 65 mph (105 km/h). The estimated minimum central pressure is 991 mb (29.27 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- SURF: Swells generated by Carlotta are affecting the coasts of west-central mainland Mexico and the southern Baja California peninsula. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions through Sunday. Please consult products from your local weather office. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 800 AM MST. $$ Forecaster Reinhart
Tropical Storm Carlotta Public Advisory
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