456 WTPZ33 KNHC 232033 TCPEP3 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Celia Advisory Number 29 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP032022 300 PM MDT Thu Jun 23 2022 ...CELIA TURNS TOWARD THE WEST-NORTHWEST WHILE BECOMING MORE ORGANIZED... SUMMARY OF 300 PM MDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...16.4N 106.8W ABOUT 245 MI...390 KM SW OF MANZANILLO MEXICO ABOUT 320 MI...520 KM ESE OF SOCORRO ISLAND MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH...85 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 300 DEGREES AT 12 MPH...19 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1000 MB...29.53 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 Tropical Storm Celia was located near latitude 16.4 North, longitude 106.8 West. Celia is moving toward the west-northwest near 12 mph (19 km/h). A west-northwestward track at a slower forward speed is expected into the weekend. Maximum sustained winds are near 50 mph (85 km/h) with higher gusts. Strengthening is forecast during the next day or two, and Celia could become a hurricane late Friday or Saturday. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 70 miles (110 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1000 mb (29.53 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- SURF: Swells are affecting portions of the southwestern coast of Mexico and will spread northward to the southern Baja California peninsula and the coast of west-central Mexico on Friday and Saturday. These conditions could cause life-threatening surf and rip currents. Please consult products from your local weather office. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 900 PM MDT. $$ Forecaster Berg