ZCZC HFOTCPCP3 ALL TTAA00 PHFO DDHHMM BULLETIN Tropical Storm Greg Advisory Number 3 NWS Central Pacific Hurricane Center Honolulu HI EP082023 500 AM HST Mon Aug 14 2023 ...GREG ENTERS THE CENTRAL PACIFIC BASIN... SUMMARY OF 500 AM HST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...11.3N 140.9W ABOUT 1320 MI...2125 KM ESE OF HONOLULU HAWAII ABOUT 1110 MI...1780 KM ESE OF HILO HAWAII MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH...65 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 270 DEGREES AT 13 MPH...20 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1005 MB...29.68 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 500 AM HST (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Greg was located near latitude 11.3 North, longitude 140.9 West. Greg is moving toward the west near 13 mph (20 km/h). A westward motion is expected to continue during the next few days. Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher gusts. Some slight strengthening is possible during the next couple of days. 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 1100 AM HST. $$ Forecaster Gibbs/Birchard NNNN