ZCZC MIATCPEP2 ALL TTAA00 KNHC DDHHMM BULLETIN TROPICAL STORM AGATHA ADVISORY NUMBER 8 NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL EP022016 200 PM PDT SUN JUL 03 2016 ...AGATHA EXPECTED TO WEAKEN SOON... SUMMARY OF 200 PM PDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...17.7N 125.1W ABOUT 1045 MI...1685 KM WSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...45 MPH...75 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 285 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 PM PDT (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Agatha was located near latitude 17.7 North, longitude 125.1 West. Agatha is moving toward the west-northwest near 14 mph (22 km/h), and a turn toward the west at a slightly slower forward speed is expected over the next 48 hours. Maximum sustained winds are near 45 mph (75 km/h) with higher gusts. Weakening is forecast, and Agatha is likely to become a remnant low in a couple of days. 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 PM PDT. $$ Forecaster Pasch NNNN