000 WTPZ33 KNHC 240837 TCPEP3 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Celia Advisory Number 31 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP032022 300 AM MDT Fri Jun 24 2022 ...CELIA GRADUALLY STRENGTHENING... SUMMARY OF 300 AM MDT...0900 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...17.0N 108.4W ABOUT 305 MI...485 KM WSW OF MANZANILLO MEXICO ABOUT 210 MI...340 KM SE OF SOCORRO ISLAND MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...60 MPH...95 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 290 DEGREES AT 8 MPH...13 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...997 MB...29.44 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 Celia was located near latitude 17.0 North, longitude 108.4 West. Celia is moving toward the west-northwest near 8 mph (13 km/h) and this motion is expected to continue during the next few days. Maximum sustained winds are near 60 mph (95 km/h) with higher gusts. Some strengthening is forecast during the next day or so, and Celia could become a hurricane later today or tomorrow. The storm is expected to begin weakening by Sunday. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 105 miles (165 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 997 mb (29.44 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- SURF: Swells are affecting portions of the southwestern coast of Mexico and will spread northward to the southern Baja California peninsula and the coast of west-central Mexico today and Saturday. These conditions could cause life-threatening surf and rip currents. Please consult products from your local weather office. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 900 AM MDT. $$ Forecaster Bucci/Blake