000 WTPZ33 KNHC 230836 TCPEP3 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Marty Advisory Number 1 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP132021 300 AM MDT Mon Aug 23 2021 ...TROPICAL STORM MARTY FORMS SOUTH-SOUTHWEST OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF THE BAJA PENINSULA... ...FORECAST TO MOVE OVER THE OPEN WATERS OF THE EASTERN PACIFIC... SUMMARY OF 300 AM MDT...0900 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...20.0N 111.0W ABOUT 210 MI...340 KM SSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH...65 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 280 DEGREES AT 15 MPH...24 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 300 AM MDT (0900 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Marty was located near latitude 20.0 North, longitude 111.0 West. Marty is moving toward the west near 15 mph (24 km/h). A westward motion at a slightly slower forward speed is forecast over the next few days. Recent satellite wind data indicate that the maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher gusts. Some slight strengthening is possible today. Gradual weakening is forecast to begin on Tuesday, and Marty is forecast to weaken to a tropical depression by early Wednesday. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 70 miles (110 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1000 mb (29.53 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 900 AM MDT. $$ Forecaster Brown