ZCZC MIATCPEP2 ALL TTAA00 KNHC DDHHMM BULLETIN TROPICAL STORM PAINE ADVISORY NUMBER 3 NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL EP172016 900 AM MDT SUN SEP 18 2016 ...PAINE LIKELY TO STRENGTHEN TODAY... SUMMARY OF 900 AM MDT...1500 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...17.5N 111.4W ABOUT 385 MI...620 KM SSW OF CABO SAN LUCAS MEXICO MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH...65 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 305 DEGREES AT 13 MPH...20 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 900 AM MDT (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Paine was located near latitude 17.5 North, longitude 111.4 West. Paine is moving toward the northwest near 13 mph (20 km/h), and a turn toward the north-northwest is expected over the next 48 hours. Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher gusts. Some strengthening is forecast today and Monday, followed by weakening on Tuesday. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 70 miles (110 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 300 PM MDT. $$ Forecaster Pasch NNNN