Issued at 500 AM HST Mon Aug 28 2023
000 WTPZ35 KNHC 281444 TCPEP5 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Irwin Advisory Number 7 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP102023 500 AM HST Mon Aug 28 2023 ...IRWIN HOLDS STEADY AND EXPECTED TO TURN WEST SOON... SUMMARY OF 500 AM HST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...18.0N 123.6W ABOUT 950 MI...1525 KM WSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH...65 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 290 DEGREES AT 8 MPH...13 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...997 MB...29.44 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 500 AM HST (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Irwin was located near latitude 18.0 North, longitude 123.6 West. Irwin is moving toward the west-northwest near 8 mph (13 km/h). A turn toward the west is expected shortly and this motion is expected to continue for the next few days. Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher gusts. Gradual weakening is expected over the next day or so and Irwin is forecast to become a remnant low by Wednesday, if not sooner. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 255 miles (405 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 997 mb (29.44 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 1100 AM HST. $$ Forecaster Bucci
