ZCZC MIATCPEP2 ALL
TTAA00 KNHC DDHHMM
 
BULLETIN
Tropical Storm Bud Special Advisory Number   4
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP022024
430 AM PDT Thu Jul 25 2024
 
...BUD CONTINUES TO STRENGTHEN...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 430 AM PDT...1130 UTC...INFORMATION
----------------------------------------------
LOCATION...18.0N 115.0W
ABOUT 470 MI...760 KM SW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...60 MPH...95 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 295 DEGREES AT 13 MPH...20 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1000 MB...29.53 INCHES
 
 
WATCHES AND WARNINGS
--------------------
There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.
 
 
DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
----------------------
At 430 AM PDT (1130 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Bud was
located near latitude 18.0 North, longitude 115.0 West. Bud is
moving toward the west-northwest near 13 mph (20 km/h). A turn
toward the west is expected later today, followed by a slower
southwestward motion on Friday and Friday night.
 
Recent surface observations indicate that maximum sustained winds 
have increased to near 60 mph (95 km/h) with higher gusts.  Bud is 
expected to begin weakening later today or tonight, and the system 
is forecast to dissipate by the weekend.
 
Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 45 miles (75 km)
from the center.  A Mexican Navy automated station on Isla Clarion
recently reported a sustained wind of 57 mph (92 km/h) and a gust 
of 78 mph (126 km/h).

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1000 mb (29.53 inches).
 
 
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
----------------------
None
 
 
NEXT ADVISORY
-------------
Next complete advisory at 800 AM PDT.
 
$$
Forecaster Hagen/Berg
 
NNNN