ZCZC MIATCPEP5 ALL TTAA00 KNHC DDHHMM BULLETIN Tropical Storm Dora Advisory Number 3 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP052023 300 AM MDT Tue Aug 01 2023 ...DEPRESSION STRENGTHENS INTO TROPICAL STORM DORA... SUMMARY OF 300 AM MDT...0900 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...16.0N 107.1W ABOUT 275 MI...445 KM SW OF MANZANILLO MEXICO MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH...65 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 290 DEGREES AT 16 MPH...26 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1006 MB...29.71 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 Dora was located near latitude 16.0 North, longitude 107.1 West. Dora is moving toward the west-northwest near 16 mph (26 km/h), and a gradual turn toward the west and west-southwest is expected over the next few days. Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher gusts. Steady to possibly rapid strengthening is forecast during the next couple of days, and Dora is expected to become a hurricane on Tuesday. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 45 miles (75 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1006 mb (29.71 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 900 AM MDT. $$ Forecaster Pasch NNNN