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Tropical Storm Hernan Advisory Number 2
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP082026
200 AM PDT Thu Aug 13 2026
...TROPICAL DEPRESSION BECOMES TROPICAL STORM HERNAN OVER THE EAST
PACIFIC...
SUMMARY OF 200 AM PDT...0900 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...18.1N 131.9W
ABOUT 1460 MI...2350 KM W OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH...65 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 270 DEGREES AT 2 MPH...4 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1006 MB...29.71 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 200 AM PDT (0900 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Hernan was
located near latitude 18.1 North, longitude 131.9 West. Hernan is
moving toward the west near 2 mph (4 km/h). A gradual turn to the
southwest is expected over the next day or so.
Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher gusts.
Slight strengthening is possible through tonight. Weakening is
expected to begin by Friday.
Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 40 miles (65 km)
from the center.
The estimated minimum central pressure is 1006 mb (29.71 inches).
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None
NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 800 AM PDT.
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Forecaster Katz/Beven
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