ZCZC MIATCPEP2 ALL TTAA00 KNHC DDHHMM BULLETIN TROPICAL STORM FELICIA ADVISORY NUMBER 2 NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL EP072015 900 AM MDT THU JUL 23 2015 ...DEPRESSION BECOMES THE SIXTH TROPICAL STORM OF THE SEASON... SUMMARY OF 900 AM MDT...1500 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...19.1N 114.9W ABOUT 415 MI...670 KM SW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH...65 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 320 DEGREES AT 13 MPH...20 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1004 MB...29.65 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK ------------------------------ At 900 AM MDT (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Felicia was located near latitude 19.1 North, longitude 114.9 West. Felicia is moving toward the northwest near 13 mph (20 km/h). A turn toward the west-northwest is forecast by Friday night. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher gusts. Little change in strength is expected during the next 24 hours. Weakening is forecast to commence Friday night, and Felicia is likely to become a remnant low on Saturday. Tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 60 miles (95 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1004 mb (29.65 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 300 PM MDT. $$ Forecaster Roberts NNNN