Issued at 800 AM MST Tue Sep 30 2025
000 WTPZ35 KNHC 301443 TCPEP5 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Octave Advisory Number 2 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP152025 800 AM MST Tue Sep 30 2025 ...DEPRESSION BECOMES TROPICAL STORM OCTAVE WELL TO THE SOUTH-SOUTHWEST OF BAJA CALIFORNIA... SUMMARY OF 800 AM MST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...9.9N 113.5W ABOUT 930 MI...1495 KM SSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH...65 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 325 DEGREES AT 5 MPH...7 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 800 AM MST (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Octave was located near latitude 9.9 North, longitude 113.5 West. Octave is moving toward the northwest near 5 mph (7 km/h). A turn toward the north-northwest or north is forecast later today, followed by a turn toward the west-northwest Thursday evening into the weekend. A gradual turn toward the north-northwest is expected late this weekend. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher gusts. Little change in strength is expected during the next few days followed by some strengthening toward the end of the week. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 45 miles (75 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 200 PM MST. $$ Forecaster Roberts
