ZCZC MIATCPEP2 ALL TTAA00 KNHC DDHHMM BULLETIN Tropical Storm Norma Advisory Number 3 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP172017 900 PM MDT Thu Sep 14 2017 ...NORMA EXPECTED TO STRENGTHEN WHILE IT MOVES SLOWLY NORTHWARD TOWARD BAJA CALIFORNIA SUR... SUMMARY OF 900 PM MDT...0300 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...18.3N 109.3W ABOUT 115 MI...190 KM ESE OF SOCORRO ISLAND ABOUT 320 MI...515 KM S OF CABO SAN LUCAS MEXICO MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...45 MPH...75 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...N OR 360 DEGREES AT 6 MPH...9 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1003 MB...29.62 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- Interests in Baja California Sur should monitor the progress of Norma. DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK ------------------------------ At 900 PM MDT (0300 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Norma was located near latitude 18.3 North, longitude 109.3 West. Norma is moving toward the north near 6 mph (9 km/h), and this general motion at a slightly slower forward speed is expected through Friday night. A turn toward the north-northwest is forecast on Saturday. Maximum sustained winds are near 45 mph (75 km/h) with higher gusts. strengthening is forecast during the next 48 hours, and Norma could become a hurricane by Friday night or Saturday. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 70 miles (110 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1003 mb (29.62 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- SURF: Swells generated by Norma will begin affecting portions of the coast of southwestern Mexico and Baja California Sur this weekend. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Please consult products from your local weather office. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 300 AM MDT. $$ Forecaster Brown NNNN
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