000 WTPZ33 KNHC 262036 TCPEP3 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Hector Advisory Number 5 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP082024 1100 AM HST Mon Aug 26 2024 ...HECTOR MAINTAINING ITS INTENSITY... SUMMARY OF 1100 AM HST...2100 UTC...INFORMATION ----------------------------------------------- LOCATION...16.5N 125.8W ABOUT 1125 MI...1805 KM WSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH...85 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 285 DEGREES AT 10 MPH...17 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 1100 AM HST (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Hector was located near latitude 16.5 North, longitude 125.8 West. Hector is moving toward the west-northwest near 10 mph (17 km/h) and a west-northwestward to westward motion at a slightly faster forward speed is expected over the next few days. Maximum sustained winds remain near 50 mph (85 km/h) with higher gusts. Some slight strengthening is possible during the next day or so. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 105 miles (165 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 500 PM HST. $$ Forecaster Pasch
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