814 WTPZ32 KNHC 201434 TCPEP2 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Gilma Advisory Number 9 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP072024 800 AM PDT Tue Aug 20 2024 ...GILMA FORECAST TO STRENGTHEN DURING THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS... SUMMARY OF 800 AM PDT...1500 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...16.0N 119.6W ABOUT 790 MI...1270 KM SW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH...85 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 285 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 800 AM PDT (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Gilma was located near latitude 16.0 North, longitude 119.6 West. Gilma is moving toward the west-northwest near 12 mph (19 km/h). A slightly slower motion to the west-northwest is expected during the next few days. Maximum sustained winds are near 50 mph (85 km/h) with higher gusts. Steady strengthening is expected, and Gilma is forecast to become a hurricane by Wednesday night. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 115 miles (185 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1000 mb (29.53 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 200 PM PDT. $$ Forecaster Cangialosi
Tropical Storm Gilma Public Advisory
20
Aug