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WTPZ34 KNHC 012128
TCPEP4

BULLETIN
TROPICAL STORM HOWARD ADVISORY NUMBER   6
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL       EP092016
200 PM PDT MON AUG 01 2016

...HOWARD STEADY STATE...EXPECTED TO WEAKEN ON TUESDAY...


SUMMARY OF 200 PM PDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...17.2N 125.3W
ABOUT 1075 MI...1725 KM WSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH...85 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 295 DEGREES AT 13 MPH...20 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...999 MB...29.50 INCHES


WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.


DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK
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At 200 PM PDT (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Howard was
located near latitude 17.2 North, longitude 125.3 West.  Howard is
moving toward the west-northwest near 13 mph (20 km/h), and this
general motion with a slight increase in forward speed is expected
during the next couple of days.

Maximum sustained winds remain near 50 mph (85 km/h) with higher
gusts.  Some additional strengthening is possible during the next
12 hours or so, but weakening should commence by late Tuesday.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 60 miles (95 km)
from the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 999 mb (29.50 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None.


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 800 PM PDT.

$$
Forecaster Kimberlain