ZCZC MIATCPEP2 ALL TTAA00 KNHC DDHHMM BULLETIN TROPICAL STORM KAY ADVISORY NUMBER 5 NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL EP122016 300 PM MDT FRI AUG 19 2016 ...TROPICAL STORM KAY A LITTLE STRONGER... ...OUTER RAINBANDS STILL AFFECTING SOCORRO ISLAND... SUMMARY OF 300 PM MDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...18.8N 111.7W ABOUT 305 MI...490 KM SSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA ABOUT 45 MI...75 KM W OF SOCORRO ISLAND MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...45 MPH...75 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 310 DEGREES AT 7 MPH...11 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1001 MB...29.56 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK ------------------------------ At 300 PM MDT (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Kay was located near latitude 18.8 North, longitude 111.7 West. Kay is moving toward the northwest near 7 mph (11 km/h) and this motion should continue during the next couple of days. Maximum sustained winds are near 45 mph (75 km/h) with higher gusts. Slight strengthening is possible during the next 48 hours. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 60 miles (95 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1001 mb (29.56 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 900 PM MDT. $$ Forecaster Roberts NNNN