ZCZC MIATCPEP4 ALL TTAA00 KNHC DDHHMM BULLETIN TROPICAL STORM KEVIN ADVISORY NUMBER 16 NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL EP142015 800 AM PDT FRI SEP 04 2015 ...KEVIN EXPECTED TO WEAKEN FAST... SUMMARY OF 800 AM PDT...1500 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...21.2N 115.2W ABOUT 360 MI...580 KM WSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...60 MPH...95 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...N OR 10 DEGREES AT 8 MPH...13 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...998 MB...29.47 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK ------------------------------ At 800 AM PDT (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Kevin was located near latitude 21.2 North, longitude 115.2 West. Kevin is moving toward the north near 8 mph (13 km/h). A turn toward the northwest and west-northwest with a decrease in expected during the next couple of days. Maximum sustained winds are near 60 mph (95 km/h) with higher gusts. Rapid weakening is forecast during the next 48 hours, and Kevin is forecast to become a remnant low by late Saturday. Tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 70 miles (110 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 200 PM PDT. $$ Forecaster Kimberlain NNNN