175 WTPZ33 KNHC 092031 TCPEP3 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Paul Advisory Number 6 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP182018 200 PM PDT Sun Sep 09 2018 ...PAUL SLIGHTLY STRONGER BUT LITTLE FURTHER STRENGTHENING EXPECTED... SUMMARY OF 200 PM PDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...18.5N 118.7W ABOUT 645 MI...1035 KM WSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...45 MPH...75 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...NNW OR 330 DEGREES AT 8 MPH...13 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 200 PM PDT (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Paul was located near latitude 18.5 North, longitude 118.7 West. Paul is moving toward the northwest near 10 mph (17 km/h). This general motion will likely continue for the next couple of days, followed by a turn toward the west-northwest by the middle of the week. Maximum sustained winds are now estimated to be 45 mph (75 km/h) with higher gusts. Little change in strength is forecast for the next day or so. Gradual weakening is expected to begin by Tuesday. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 70 miles (110 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 800 PM PDT. $$ Forecaster Zelinsky