Issued at 800 AM PDT Sun Sep 20 2026
000 WTPZ31 KNHC 201455 TCPEP1 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Odalys Advisory Number 2 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP162026 800 AM PDT Sun Sep 20 2026 ...ODALYS IS GRADUALLY STRENGTHENING... SUMMARY OF 800 AM PDT...1500 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...11.1N 125.5W ABOUT 1310 MI...2110 KM SW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...45 MPH...75 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 285 DEGREES AT 9 MPH...15 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1003 MB...29.62 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 Odalys was located near latitude 11.1 North, longitude 125.5 West. Odalys is moving toward the west-northwest near 9 mph (15 km/h), and a turn to the northwest is expected later today. A turn toward the north and northeast with a decrease in forward speed is forecast on Tuesday. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 45 mph (75 km/h) with higher gusts. Continued gradual strengthening is expected during the next 48 hours, and Odalys is forecast to become a hurricane by Monday. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 70 miles (110 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1003 mb (29.62 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 200 PM PDT. $$ Forecaster Pasch
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