000 WTPZ34 KNHC 101440 TCPEP4 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Howard Advisory Number 17 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP092022 800 AM PDT Wed Aug 10 2022 ...HOWARD FORECAST TO BECOME POST-TROPICAL WITHIN A DAY... SUMMARY OF 800 AM PDT...1500 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...23.7N 120.2W ABOUT 655 MI...1055 KM W OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...60 MPH...95 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 295 DEGREES AT 10 MPH...17 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...999 MB...29.50 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 Howard was located near latitude 23.7 North, longitude 120.2 West. Howard is moving toward the west-northwest near 10 mph (17 km/h). A gradual turn toward the west with a slight decrease in forward speed is expected during the next few days. Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 60 mph (95 km/h) with higher gusts. Howard is forecast to weaken further today and tonight, and will likely become a post-tropical remnant low within the next 24 hours. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 60 miles (95 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 999 mb (29.50 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 200 PM PDT. $$ Forecaster D. Zelinsky