ZCZC MIATCPEP2 ALL TTAA00 KNHC DDHHMM BULLETIN TROPICAL STORM AGATHA ADVISORY NUMBER 6 NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL EP022016 200 AM PDT SUN JUL 03 2016 ...AGATHA STRENGTHENS A LITTLE... SUMMARY OF 200 AM PDT...0900 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...17.0N 122.8W ABOUT 930 MI...1495 KM WSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...45 MPH...75 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 290 DEGREES AT 14 MPH...22 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 Agatha was located near latitude 17.0 North, longitude 122.8 West. Agatha is moving toward the west-northwest near 14 mph (22 km/h), and this general motion with a slight decrease in forward speed is expected through tonight. A turn toward the west is forecast on Monday. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 45 mph (75 km/h) with higher gusts. Little change in strength is expected today. Gradual weakening is forecast to begin by tonight and continue into Monday. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 45 miles (75 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1003 mb (29.62 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 800 AM PDT. $$ Forecaster Stewart NNNN