334 WTPA33 PHFO 151446 TCPCP3 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Greg Advisory Number 7 NWS Central Pacific Hurricane Center Honolulu HI EP082023 500 AM HST Tue Aug 15 2023 ...TROPICAL STORM GREG MOVING STEADILY WESTWARD... SUMMARY OF 500 AM HST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...11.1N 145.9W ABOUT 1060 MI...1710 KM SE OF HONOLULU HAWAII ABOUT 850 MI...1370 KM SE OF HILO HAWAII MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH...85 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 270 DEGREES AT 14 MPH...22 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 500 AM HST (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Greg was located near latitude 11.1 North, longitude 145.9 West. Greg is moving toward the west near 14 mph (22 km/h) and a gradual turn toward the west-northwest is expected today. Maximum sustained winds are near 50 mph (85 km/h) with higher gusts. Some strengthening is forecast through the next 36 hours. 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 ---------------------- None NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 1100 AM HST. $$ Forecaster Gibbs/Jelsema