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Tropical Storm Flossie Advisory Number  28
NWS Central Pacific Hurricane Center Honolulu HI   EP072019
1100 PM HST Sat Aug 03 2019
 
...FLOSSIE EDGING CLOSER TO THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 1100 PM HST...0900 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...19.1N 146.7W
ABOUT 550 MI...885 KM E OF HILO HAWAII
ABOUT 615 MI...990 KM E OF HANA HAWAII
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...45 MPH...75 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 280 DEGREES AT 13 MPH...20 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1005 MB...29.68 INCHES
 
 
WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.
 
Interests in the main Hawaiian Islands should continue to monitor 
the progress of this system this weekend. 


DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
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At 1100 PM HST (0900 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Flossie was
located near latitude 19.1 North, longitude 146.7 West. Flossie is
moving toward the west near 13 mph (20 km/h), and this general
motion is expected to continue over the next couple of days. On the
forecast track, Flossie will move very close to the Hawaiian
Islands Monday and Tuesday. 
 
Maximum sustained winds are near 45 mph (75 km/h) with higher gusts.
Some weakening is forecast during the next 48 hours, and Flossie
is expected to weaken to a tropical depression Monday. 
 
Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 90 miles (150 km)
from the center.
 
The estimated minimum central pressure is 1005 mb (29.68 inches).
 
 
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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SURF: Swells generated by Flossie will affect portions of the main
Hawaiian Islands over the next couple of days, producing dangerous
surf conditions, mainly along east and southeast facing shores.
 
Please consult products from the National Weather Service in
Honolulu for more information.
 
 
NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 500 AM HST.
 
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Forecaster Birchard
 
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