ZCZC MIATCPEP4 ALL TTAA00 KNHC DDHHMM BULLETIN Tropical Storm Lane Advisory Number 8 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP142018 200 PM PDT Thu Aug 16 2018 ...LANE STRENGTHENING, EXPECTED TO BECOME A HURRICANE SOON... SUMMARY OF 200 PM PDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...10.6N 128.6W ABOUT 1495 MI...2410 KM WSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA ABOUT 1870 MI...3010 KM ESE OF HILO HAWAII MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...70 MPH...110 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 275 DEGREES AT 13 MPH...20 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...997 MB...29.44 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 Lane was located near latitude 10.6 North, longitude 128.6 West. Lane is moving toward the west near 13 mph (20 km/h), and this general motion with some increase in forward speed is forecast through Saturday, with a turn toward the west-northwest possible on Sunday. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 70 mph (110 km/h) with higher gusts. Lane is expected to become a hurricane tonight or early on Friday and should become a major hurricane by Saturday. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 60 miles (95 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 Blake NNNN
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