538 WTPZ34 KNHC 080836 TCPEP4 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Howard Advisory Number 8 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP092022 300 AM MDT Mon Aug 08 2022 ...HOWARD STRENGTHENS... SUMMARY OF 300 AM MDT...0900 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...19.2N 112.6W ABOUT 310 MI...495 KM SW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH...85 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 315 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 300 AM MDT (0900 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Howard was located near latitude 19.2 North, longitude 112.6 West. Howard is moving toward the northwest near 14 mph (22 km/h) and and this general motion is expected to continue over the next couple of days. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 50 mph (85 km/h) with higher gusts. Slight additional strengthening is forecast during the next day, followed by weakening. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 35 miles (55 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 900 AM MDT. $$ Forecaster Bucci/Brown