Issued at 800 AM PDT Sun Oct 26 2025
000 WTPZ33 KNHC 261446 TCPEP3 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Sonia Advisory Number 8 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP182025 800 AM PDT Sun Oct 26 2025 ...SONIA HOLDING STEADY AND MOVING SLOWLY WESTWARD... SUMMARY OF 800 AM PDT...1500 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...13.7N 119.9W ABOUT 910 MI...1470 KM SW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH...85 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 280 DEGREES AT 3 MPH...6 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1002 MB...29.59 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 800 AM PDT (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Sonia was located near latitude 13.7 North, longitude 119.9 West. Sonia is moving toward the west near 3 mph (6 km/h). A turn toward the west-northwest is expected later today, and that motion should continue through Monday. Maximum sustained winds are near 50 mph (85 km/h) with higher gusts. Slight fluctuations in strength are possible over the next day or so, before a weakening trend is forecast to begin. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 60 miles (95 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1002 mb (29.59 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 200 PM PDT. $$ Forecaster Kelly
