000 WTPZ33 KNHC 232041 TCPEP3 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Marty Advisory Number 3 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP132021 300 PM MDT Mon Aug 23 2021 ...MARTY STRENGTHENS A LITTLE WHILE PASSING TO THE NORTH OF CLARION ISLAND... ...EXPECTED TO REMAIN OVER THE OPEN WATERS OF THE EASTERN PACIFIC... SUMMARY OF 300 PM MDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...20.9N 114.1W ABOUT 300 MI...485 KM WSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...45 MPH...75 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 280 DEGREES AT 15 MPH...24 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1002 MB...29.59 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 300 PM MDT (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Marty was located near latitude 20.9 North, longitude 114.1 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. Satellite-derived surface wind data indicate that maximum sustained winds have increased to near 45 mph (75 km/h) with higher gusts. Little change in strength is expected this afternoon and tonight. Gradual weakening is forecast to begin on Tuesday, and Marty is expected to weaken to a tropical depression by early Wednesday and degenerate into a remnant low Wednesday night or early Thursday. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 60 miles (95 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1002 mb (29.59 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 900 PM MDT. $$ Forecaster Stewart