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WTPZ33 KNHC 131442
TCPEP3
 
BULLETIN
Tropical Storm Hernan Advisory Number   3
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP082026
800 AM PDT Thu Aug 13 2026
 
...HERNAN STRENGTHENS SLIGHTLY...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 800 AM PDT...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...18.0N 131.9W
ABOUT 1460 MI...2350 KM W OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...45 MPH...75 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WSW OR 245 DEGREES AT 3 MPH...6 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1004 MB...29.65 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 800 AM PDT (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Hernan was
located near latitude 18.0 North, longitude 131.9 West. Hernan is
moving toward the west-southwest near 3 mph (6 km/h). A turn toward 
the southwest and south is expected over the next couple days.  
 
Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 45 mph (75 km/h) with 
higher gusts. A weakening trend is expected to begin later tonight 
through Friday, and Hernan is forecast to become a post-tropical 
remnant low by this weekend. 
 
Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 90 miles (150 km)
from the center.
 
The estimated minimum central pressure is 1004 mb (29.65 inches).
 
 
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None.
 
 
NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 200 PM PDT.
 
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Forecaster Adams/Kelly