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Tropical Depression FLOSSIE


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Tropical Depression Flossie Advisory Number  31
NWS Central Pacific Hurricane Center Honolulu HI   EP072019
500 PM HST Sun Aug 04 2019
 
...FLOSSIE WEAKENS TO A TROPICAL DEPRESSION AND CONTINUES TO MOVE
CLOSER TO HAWAII...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 500 PM HST...0300 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...18.9N 149.8W
ABOUT 350 MI...565 KM E OF HILO HAWAII
ABOUT 425 MI...680 KM ESE OF HANA HAWAII
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 270 DEGREES AT 13 MPH...20 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1009 MB...29.80 INCHES
 
 
WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.
 
 
DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
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At 500 PM HST (0300 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Flossie
was located near latitude 18.9 North, longitude 149.8 West. The
depression is moving toward the west near 13 mph (20 km/h). This
general motion is expected to continue into early Monday, with
a turn toward the west-northwest forecast late Monday and Tuesday.
On the forecast track, the weakening system will move near or over
the main Hawaiian Islands Monday and Tuesday.
 
Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts.
Weakening is forecast during the next 48 hours, and the system is
expected to weaken to a post-tropical remnant low Monday night.
 
The estimated minimum central pressure is 1009 mb (29.80 inches).
 
 
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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SURF: Swells generated by Flossie will affect portions of the main
Hawaiian Islands during the next couple of days, producing dangerous
surf conditions through late Monday, mainly along east and southeast
facing shores.
 
RAINFALL: Moisture associated with Flossie will spread over
portions of the main Hawaiian Islands on Monday, bringing the
potential for heavy rainfall. Total rainfall amounts of 1 to 4
inches are expected, with localized higher amounts.
 
Please consult products from the National Weather Service in
Honolulu for more information.
 
 
NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 1100 PM HST.
 
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Forecaster Wroe
 
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