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WTPZ35 KNHC 162033
TCPEP5
 
BULLETIN
Tropical Storm Elida Advisory Number   9
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP052026
200 PM PDT Thu Jul 16 2026
 
...ELIDA STRENGTHENS A LITTLE...
...EXPECTED TO TURN NORTHWESTWARD TONIGHT AND FRIDAY...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 200 PM PDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...15.8N 118.3W
ABOUT 735 MI...1180 KM SW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...65 MPH...100 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 280 DEGREES AT 10 MPH...17 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...995 MB...29.39 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 200 PM PDT (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Elida was
located near latitude 15.8 North, longitude 118.3 West. Elida is
moving toward the west near 10 mph (17 km/h). A turn toward the
west-northwest is expected tonight, followed by a northwestward
motion beginning Friday and continuing through the weekend.
 
Maximum sustained winds are now near 65 mph (100 km/h) with higher
gusts.  Strengthening is forecast during the next couple of days, 
and Elida is expected to become a hurricane on Friday before 
reaching its peak intensity Friday night or Saturday.
 
Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 125 miles (205 km)
from the center.
 
The estimated minimum central pressure is 995 mb (29.39 inches).
 
 
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None.
 
 
NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 800 PM PDT.
 
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Forecaster Beven