976 WTPZ32 KNHC 021436 TCPEP2 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Olivia Advisory Number 7 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP172018 900 AM MDT Sun Sep 02 2018 ...OLIVIA REMAINS POORLY ORGANIZED BUT IS FORECAST TO STRENGTHEN... SUMMARY OF 900 AM MDT...1500 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...17.0N 112.4W ABOUT 440 MI...705 KM SSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...45 MPH...75 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 315 DEGREES AT 7 MPH...11 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 900 AM MDT (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Olivia was located near latitude 17.0 North, longitude 112.4 West. Olivia is moving toward the northwest near 7 mph (11 km/h), but a turn to the west-northwest is expected into Monday, followed by a turn toward the west late Monday or early Tuesday. Maximum sustained winds remain near 45 mph (75 km/h) with higher gusts. Some strengthening is forecast, 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 300 PM MDT. $$ Forecaster Avila