ZCZC MIATCPEP5 ALL TTAA00 KNHC DDHHMM BULLETIN TROPICAL STORM DOLORES ADVISORY NUMBER 28 NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL EP052015 200 AM PDT SAT JUL 18 2015 ...DOLORES EXPECTED TO TURN NORTHWESTWARD TODAY... ...FORECAST TO BECOME A REMNANT LOW ON SUNDAY... SUMMARY OF 200 AM PDT...0900 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...21.9N 117.4W ABOUT 380 MI...610 KM WSW 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...1003 MB...29.62 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK ------------------------------ At 200 AM PDT (0900 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Dolores was located near latitude 21.9 North, longitude 117.4 West. Dolores is moving toward the west-northwest near 10 mph (17 km/h). A turn toward the northwest is expected today, followed by a turn toward the north-northwest Saturday night or Sunday. Maximum sustained winds are 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 90 miles (150 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1003 mb (29.62 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- SURF: Swells generated by Dolores continue to affect portions of the the west coast of the Baja California peninsula and are expected to reach the coast of southern California today. 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 800 AM PDT. $$ Forecaster Kimberlain NNNN