ZCZC MIATCPEP5 ALL TTAA00 KNHC DDHHMM BULLETIN TROPICAL STORM DOLORES ADVISORY NUMBER 30 NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL EP052015 200 PM PDT SAT JUL 18 2015 ...DOLORES STILL PRODUCING TROPICAL STORM FORCE WINDS... SUMMARY OF 200 PM PDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...24.3N 118.4W ABOUT 315 MI...510 KM SW OF PUNTA EUGENIA MEXICO MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH...65 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...NNW OR 330 DEGREES AT 12 MPH...19 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1005 MB...29.68 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK ------------------------------ At 200 PM PDT (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Dolores was located near latitude 24.3 North, longitude 118.4 West. Dolores is moving toward the north-northwest near 12 mph (19 km/h), and this motion with an increase in forward speed is expected through Sunday. A slower northward motion is forecast Sunday night and Monday. Maximum sustained winds remain near 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher gusts. Weakening is forecast during the next 48 hours, and Dolores is likely to become a remnant low by tonight. Tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 70 miles (110 km) to the east of the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1005 mb (29.68 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- SURF: Swells generated by Dolores continue to affect portions of the west coast of the Baja California peninsula and are beginning to reach the coast of southern California. 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 PM PDT. $$ Forecaster Berg NNNN