ZCZC MIATCPEP2 ALL TTAA00 KNHC DDHHMM BULLETIN Tropical Storm John Advisory Number 2 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP122018 900 PM MDT Sun Aug 05 2018 ...TROPICAL DEPRESSION INTENSIFIES INTO TROPICAL STORM JOHN... SUMMARY OF 900 PM MDT...0300 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...14.9N 106.2W ABOUT 310 MI...500 KM SSW OF MANZANILLO MEXICO MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH...65 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 315 DEGREES AT 8 MPH...13 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1004 MB...29.65 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 900 PM MDT (0300 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm John was located near latitude 14.9 North, longitude 106.2 West. John is moving toward the northwest near 8 mph (13 km/h), and this general motion with some increase in forward speed is expected over the next few days. Maximum sustained winds have increased near 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher gusts. Steady to rapid strengthening is forecast during the next few days, and John is expected to strengthen into a hurricane by Monday night or Tuesday. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 45 miles (75 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1004 mb (29.65 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- SURF: Swells generated by John are expected to begin affecting the coast of southwestern Mexico during the next day or two. 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 300 AM MDT. $$ Forecaster Beven NNNN
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