000 WTPZ34 KNHC 072034 TCPEP4 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Howard Advisory Number 6 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP092022 300 PM MDT Sun Aug 07 2022 ...DEPRESSION BECOMES TROPICAL STORM HOWARD... SUMMARY OF 300 PM MDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...17.6N 110.7W ABOUT 430 MI...695 KM WSW OF MANZANILLO MEXICO ABOUT 370 MI...595 KM S OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH...65 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 315 DEGREES AT 12 MPH...19 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1004 MB...29.65 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 Howard was located near latitude 17.6 North, longitude 110.7 West. Howard is moving toward the northwest near 12 mph (19 km/h) and this general motion is expected to continue over the next couple of days. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher gusts. Gradual strengthening is forecast during the next couple of days, followed by weakening. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 60 miles (95 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1004 mb (29.65 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 900 PM MDT. $$ Forecaster Papin