000 WTPZ33 KNHC 100840 TCPEP3 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Bud Advisory Number 3 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP032018 400 AM CDT Sun Jun 10 2018 ...BUD STRENGTHENS... SUMMARY OF 400 AM CDT...0900 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...13.4N 102.6W ABOUT 305 MI...490 KM SSW OF ZIHUATANEJO MEXICO ABOUT 525 MI...845 KM SSE OF CABO CORRIENTES MEXICO MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH...85 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 310 DEGREES AT 9 MPH...15 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1000 MB...29.53 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 400 AM CDT (0900 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Bud was located near latitude 13.4 North, longitude 102.6 West. Bud is moving toward the northwest near 9 mph (15 km/h) and this general motion with some slowing of forward speed is expected through Tuesday. This track will keep the core of Bud well off the southwestern coast of mainland Mexico. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 50 mph (85 km/h) with higher gusts. Strengthening is forecast, and Bud is expected to become a hurricane late tonight or early Monday. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 70 miles (110 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1000 mb (29.53 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- SURF: Swells generated by Bud will begin to affect portions of the coast of southwestern Mexico during the next 2 to 3 days. 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 1000 AM CDT. $$ Forecaster Pasch