599 WTPZ32 KNHC 062050 TCPEP2 BULLETIN Hurricane Olivia Advisory Number 25 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP172018 200 PM PDT Thu Sep 06 2018 ...OLIVIA GETS A LITTLE STRONGER... SUMMARY OF 200 PM PDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...18.6N 128.5W ABOUT 1235 MI...1990 KM W OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...125 MPH...205 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 290 DEGREES AT 14 MPH...22 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...954 MB...28.17 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 Hurricane Olivia was located near latitude 18.6 North, longitude 128.5 West. Olivia is moving toward the west-northwest near 15 mph (24 km/h), and this motion is expected to continue through Saturday. A gradual turn toward the west is expected Saturday night or Sunday. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 125 mph (205 km/h) with higher gusts. Olivia is a category 3 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. Fluctuations in strength are possible tonight. Gradual weakening is expected to begin on Friday and continue for the next few days. Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 30 miles (45 km) from the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 115 miles (185 km). The estimated minimum central pressure is 954 mb (28.17 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 800 PM PDT. $$ Forecaster Beven