Skip Navigation Links
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration logo National Weather Service logo United States Department of Commerce

Tropical Storm ULIKA


ZCZC MIATCPEP4 ALL
TTAA00 KNHC DDHHMM

BULLETIN
TROPICAL STORM ULIKA ADVISORY NUMBER   6
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL       EP192016
200 PM PDT TUE SEP 27 2016

...ULIKA INTENSIFIES A LITTLE MORE AS IT CONTINUES NORTHEASTWARD...


SUMMARY OF 200 PM PDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
----------------------------------------------
LOCATION...12.7N 139.6W
ABOUT 1135 MI...1825 KM ESE OF HILO HAWAII
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...60 MPH...95 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NE OR 45 DEGREES AT 5 MPH...7 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...997 MB...29.44 INCHES


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


DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK
------------------------------
At 200 PM PDT (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Ulika was
located near latitude 12.7 North, longitude 139.6 West. Ulika is
moving toward the northeast near 5 mph (7 km/h).  A turn toward the
north-northeast is expected later tonight, and a turn toward the
north is forecast Wednesday or Wednesday night.

Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 60 mph (95 km/h)
with higher gusts.  Some additional strengthening is forecast
through Wednesday.  Ulika is expected to begin weakening Wednesday
night or Thursday.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 70 miles (110 km)
from the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 997 mb (29.44 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
----------------------
None.


NEXT ADVISORY
-------------
Next complete advisory at 800 PM PDT.

$$
Forecaster Beven

NNNN