ZCZC MIATCPEP1 ALL TTAA00 KNHC DDHHMM BULLETIN TROPICAL STORM ESTELLE ADVISORY NUMBER 15 NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL EP062016 800 PM PDT MON JUL 18 2016 ...ESTELLE A BIT WEAKER BUT STILL COULD INTENSIFY TOMORROW... SUMMARY OF 800 PM PDT...0300 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...18.3N 116.5W ABOUT 530 MI...855 KM SW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...65 MPH...100 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 290 DEGREES AT 9 MPH...15 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...993 MB...29.33 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK ------------------------------ At 800 PM PDT (0300 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Estelle was located near latitude 18.3 North, longitude 116.5 West. Estelle is moving toward the west-northwest near 9 mph (15 km/h), and this general motion with some increase in forward speed is expected over the next couple of days. Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 65 mph (100 km/h) with higher gusts. Some strengthening is possible during the next day or so, and Estelle still could become a hurricane on Tuesday. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 160 miles (260 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 993 mb (29.33 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 200 AM PDT. $$ Forecaster Blake NNNN