ZCZC MIATCPEP5 ALL TTAA00 KNHC DDHHMM BULLETIN TROPICAL STORM DOLORES ADVISORY NUMBER 27 NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL EP052015 800 PM PDT FRI JUL 17 2015 ...DOLORES GRADUALLY WEAKENING... SUMMARY OF 800 PM PDT...0300 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...21.8N 116.8W ABOUT 355 MI...565 KM SW OF CABO SAN LAZARO MEXICO MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...45 MPH...75 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 290 DEGREES AT 10 MPH...17 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1002 MB...29.59 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK ------------------------------ At 800 PM PDT (0300 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Dolores was located near latitude 21.8 North, longitude 116.8 West. Dolores is moving toward the west-northwest near 10 mph (17 km/h). A turn toward the northwest is expected on Saturday, followed by a turn toward the north-northwest by Saturday night. Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 45 mph (75 km/h) with higher gusts. Additional weakening is forecast, and Dolores is forecast to weaken to a tropical depression by late Saturday and become a remnant low on Sunday. Tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 105 miles (165 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1002 mb (29.59 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- SURF: Swells generated by Dolores are affecting portions of the coast of southwestern Mexico and the west coast of the Baja California peninsula and are expected to reach the coast of southern California tonight and Saturday. These swells could cause life- threatening surf and rip current conditions. For additional information, please consult products from your local weather office. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 200 AM PDT. $$ Forecaster Brennan NNNN