ZCZC MIATCPEP3 ALL TTAA00 KNHC DDHHMM BULLETIN Tropical Storm Kenneth Advisory Number 8 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP132023 200 AM PDT Thu Sep 21 2023 ...KENNETH FORECAST TO BEGIN WEAKENING SOON... SUMMARY OF 200 AM PDT...0900 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...17.5N 125.6W ABOUT 1085 MI...1740 KM WSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH...85 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 315 DEGREES AT 10 MPH...17 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1000 MB...29.53 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 200 AM PDT (0900 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Kenneth was located near latitude 17.5 North, longitude 125.6 West. Kenneth is moving toward the northwest near 10 mph (17 km/h). A turn toward the north-northwest and north at a slightly slower forward speed is expected later today and early Friday. A northward motion is forecast to continue through Saturday. Maximum sustained winds remain near 50 mph (85 km/h) with higher gusts. Gradual weakening is forecast, and Kenneth is expected to become a remnant low by Friday night. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 80 miles (130 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1000 mb (29.53 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 800 AM PDT. $$ Forecaster Cangialosi NNNN