339 WTPZ32 KNHC 032033 TCPEP2 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Olivia Advisory Number 12 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP172018 200 PM PDT Mon Sep 03 2018 ...OLIVIA APPROACHING HURRICANE STRENGTH... SUMMARY OF 200 PM PDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...16.6N 115.2W ABOUT 555 MI...895 KM SW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...70 MPH...110 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 270 DEGREES AT 8 MPH...13 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...991 MB...29.27 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 200 PM PDT (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Olivia was located near latitude 16.6 North, longitude 115.2 West. Olivia is moving toward the west near 8 mph (13 km/h). The storm is forecast to move faster toward the west by tomorrow, and turn west- northwestward by Thursday. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 70 mph (110 km/h) with higher gusts. Olivia should become a hurricane tonight or early tomorrow, and further strengthening is possible through Thursday. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 140 miles (220 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 991 mb (29.27 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 800 PM PDT. $$ Forecaster Blake