401 WTPZ33 KNHC 262035 TCPEP3 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Celia Advisory Number 41 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP032022 300 PM MDT Sun Jun 26 2022 ...CELIA MAINTAINING ITS INTENSITY FOR NOW BUT LIKELY TO BEGIN WEAKENING SOON... SUMMARY OF 300 PM MDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...19.5N 114.0W ABOUT 355 MI...570 KM SW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH...85 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 290 DEGREES AT 7 MPH...11 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...997 MB...29.44 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 19.5 North, longitude 114.0 West. Celia is moving toward the west-northwest near 7 mph (11 km/h) and this general motion with some increase in forward speed is expected over the next few days. Maximum sustained winds are near 50 mph (85 km/h) with higher gusts. Weakening is forecast, and Celia is expected to become a post-tropical cyclone within the next couple of days. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 105 miles (165 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 997 mb (29.44 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- SURF: Swells will affect portions of the southwestern coast of Mexico, the southern Baja California peninsula, and the coast of west-central Mexico during the next few days. 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 Pasch