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Tropical Storm Douglas Public Advisory Number 6
2020-07-21 22:37:18| National Hurricane Center (East Pacific)
Issued at 1100 AM HST Tue Jul 21 2020 000 WTPZ33 KNHC 212037 TCPEP3 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Douglas Advisory Number 6 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP082020 1100 AM HST Tue Jul 21 2020 ...DOUGLAS EXPECTED TO BECOME A HURRICANE LATER TODAY OR TONIGHT... SUMMARY OF 1100 AM HST...2100 UTC...INFORMATION ----------------------------------------------- LOCATION...12.1N 125.4W ABOUT 1260 MI...2030 KM SW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA ABOUT 2035 MI...3280 KM E OF HILO HAWAII MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...65 MPH...100 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...WSW OR 255 DEGREES AT 15 MPH...24 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...998 MB...29.47 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 Douglas was located near latitude 12.1 North, longitude 125.4 West. Douglas is moving toward the west-southwest near 15 mph (24 km/h). A turn toward the west at a slightly slower forward speed is expected by this evening, followed by a turn toward the west-northwest and some acceleration late Wednesday. The west-northwestward motion is forecast to continue at least through Friday. Maximum sustained winds remain near 65 mph (100 km/h) with higher gusts. Strengthening is forecast during the next couple of days, and Douglas could become a hurricane later today or tonight. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 80 miles (130 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 998 mb (29.47 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 500 PM HST. $$ Forecaster Berg
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