Issued at 200 AM PDT Sun Jul 19 2026
000 WTPZ35 KNHC 190831 TCPEP5 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Elida Advisory Number 19 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP052026 200 AM PDT Sun Jul 19 2026 ...ELIDA WEAKENS A LITTLE MORE... SUMMARY OF 200 AM PDT...0900 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...21.4N 125.2W ABOUT 985 MI...1585 KM W OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...60 MPH...95 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...NNW OR 330 DEGREES AT 13 MPH...20 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...996 MB...29.42 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 200 AM PDT (0900 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Elida was located near latitude 21.4 North, longitude 125.2 West. Elida is moving toward the north-northwest near 13 mph (20 km/h). A gradual increase in forward speed is expected over the next couple of days as the system turns northward. Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 60 mph (95 km/h) with higher gusts. Steady weakening is expected during the next couple of days as Elida moves over progressively cooler waters. Elida is forecast to become a remnant low by Monday night and dissipate by late Wednesday. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 185 miles (295 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 996 mb (29.42 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- SURF: Swells generated by Elida will affect portions of the west coast of the Baja California Peninsula and southern California through early next week. These swells will likely result in life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Please consult products from your local weather office. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 800 AM PDT. $$ Forecaster Gibbs (CPHC)
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