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Tropical Storm Willa Public Advisory Number 3
2018-10-20 22:32:07| National Hurricane Center (East Pacific)
Issued at 400 PM CDT Sat Oct 20 2018 000 WTPZ34 KNHC 202032 TCPEP4 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Willa Advisory Number 3 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP242018 400 PM CDT Sat Oct 20 2018 ...WILLA FORECAST TO RAPIDLY INTENSIFY AND BECOME A HURRICANE OVERNIGHT... SUMMARY OF 400 PM CDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...15.2N 105.8W ABOUT 280 MI...450 KM SSW OF MANZANILLO MEXICO MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...60 MPH...95 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 295 DEGREES AT 6 MPH...9 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...999 MB...29.50 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. Interests along the coast of west-central mainland Mexico should monitor the progress of Willa. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 400 PM CDT (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Willa was located near latitude 15.2 North, longitude 105.8 West. Willa is moving toward the west-northwest near 6 mph (9 km/h). A turn toward the northwest and north at a slightly slower forward speed is expected through Tuesday. Willa could approach the coast of west-central mainland Mexico by Wednesday as it begins to accelerate toward the northeast. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 60 mph (95 km/h) with higher gusts. Rapid strengthening is forecast during the next couple of days, and Willa is expected to become a hurricane overnight or on Sunday. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 35 miles (55 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 1000 PM CDT. $$ Forecaster Berg
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