000 WTPZ35 KNHC 232046 TCPEP5 BULLETIN TROPICAL STORM SEYMOUR ADVISORY NUMBER 3 NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL EP202016 400 PM CDT SUN OCT 23 2016 ...DEPRESSION STRENGTHENS TO TROPICAL STORM SEYMOUR... SUMMARY OF 400 PM CDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...13.9N 105.9W ABOUT 370 MI...590 KM SSW OF MANZANILLO MEXICO MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH...65 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 290 DEGREES AT 14 MPH...22 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1005 MB...29.68 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK ------------------------------ At 400 PM CDT (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Seymour was located near latitude 13.9 North, longitude 105.9 West. Seymour is moving toward the west-northwest near 14 mph (22 km/h), and this general motion is expected during the next couple of days. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher gusts. Strengthening is expected during the next 48 hours, and Seymour is forecast to become a hurricane by Tuesday. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 35 miles (55 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1005 mb (29.68 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 1000 PM CDT. $$ Forecaster Cangialosi