761 WTPZ32 KNHC 020850 TCPEP2 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Olivia Advisory Number 6 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP172018 300 AM MDT Sun Sep 02 2018 ...DEPRESSION STRENGTHENS INTO TROPICAL STORM OLIVIA... SUMMARY OF 300 AM MDT...0900 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...16.0N 112.2W ABOUT 500 MI...805 KM SSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...45 MPH...75 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 300 DEGREES AT 9 MPH...15 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 300 AM MDT (0900 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Olivia was located near latitude 16.0 North, longitude 112.2 West. Olivia is moving toward the west-northwest near 9 mph (15 km/h), and a west-northwestward to northwestward motion at a slower forward speed is expected into Monday, followed by a turn toward the west late Monday or early Tuesday. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 45 mph (75 km/h) with higher gusts. Additional strengthening is forecast during the next few days, and Olivia could become a hurricane by Tuesday. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 90 miles (150 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 900 AM MDT. $$ Forecaster Pasch