ZCZC MIATCPEP2 ALL TTAA00 KNHC DDHHMM BULLETIN TROPICAL STORM KAY ADVISORY NUMBER 7 NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL EP122016 300 AM MDT SAT AUG 20 2016 ...KAY MOVING SLOWLY NORTHWESTWARD... SUMMARY OF 300 AM MDT...0900 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...19.5N 113.0W ABOUT 140 MI...225 KM WNW OF SOCORRO ISLAND ABOUT 310 MI...495 KM SW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH...85 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 310 DEGREES AT 6 MPH...9 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1000 MB...29.53 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK ------------------------------ At 300 AM MDT (0900 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Kay was located near latitude 19.5 North, longitude 113.0 West. Kay is moving toward the northwest near 6 mph (9 km/h), and this general motion is expected to continue for the next couple of days. Maximum sustained winds remain near 50 mph (85 km/h) with higher gusts. No significant change in strength is anticipated today or tomorrow. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 60 miles (95 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1000 mb (29.53 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 900 AM MDT. $$ Forecaster Avila NNNN