Issued at 300 PM MDT Tue Oct 17 2023
000 WTPZ32 KNHC 172016 TCPEP2 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Norma Advisory Number 1 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP172023 300 PM MDT Tue Oct 17 2023 ...TROPICAL STORM NORMA DEVELOPS IN THE EASTERN PACIFIC... SUMMARY OF 300 PM MDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...13.2N 107.3W ABOUT 445 MI...720 KM SSW OF MANZANILLO MEXICO ABOUT 690 MI...1110 KM SSE OF CABO SAN LUCAS MEXICO MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH...65 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 285 DEGREES AT 10 MPH...17 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1004 MB...29.65 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 300 PM MDT (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Norma was located near latitude 13.2 North, longitude 107.3 West. Norma is moving toward the west-northwest near 10 mph (17 km/h), and a west-northwest to northwest motion at a slightly slower forward speed is expected during the next several days. Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher gusts. Steady to rapid strengthening is forecast, and Norma could become a hurricane on Wednesday. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 140 miles (220 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1004 mb (29.65 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 900 PM MDT. $$ Forecaster Kelly
