ZCZC MIATCPEP5 ALL TTAA00 KNHC DDHHMM BULLETIN Tropical Storm Irwin Advisory Number 3 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP102023 500 AM HST Sun Aug 27 2023 ...DEPRESSION BECOMES TROPICAL STORM IRWIN... SUMMARY OF 500 AM HST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...16.8N 120.7W ABOUT 820 MI...1315 KM WSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH...65 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 295 DEGREES AT 12 MPH...19 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...998 MB...29.47 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 Irwin was located near latitude 16.8 North, longitude 120.7 West. Irwin is moving toward the west-northwest near 12 mph (19 km/h). A turn toward the west is anticipated by Monday evening. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher gusts. Some strengthening is expected in the short term. Weakening is forecast to commence by Tuesday night. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 60 miles (95 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 998 mb (29.47 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 1100 AM HST. $$ Forecaster Roberts NNNN