ZCZC MIATCDEP5 ALL TTAA00 KNHC DDHHMM Tropical Storm Otis Discussion Number 30 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP152017 800 PM PDT Mon Sep 18 2017 The cloud pattern has deteriorated significantly and the circulation is becoming elongated. Given the lowering of Dvorak estimates tonight, the initial intensity has been reduced to 35 kt. Dry air and cooler waters will continue to affect the cyclone, and additional weakening is forecast. Otis is anticipated to degenerate into a remnant low in about 24 hours or sooner. Since Otis is weakening and becoming a shallow system, it will be steered southwestward by the low level-flow until dissipation. FORECAST POSITIONS AND MAX WINDS INIT 19/0300Z 19.4N 127.7W 35 KT 40 MPH 12H 19/1200Z 19.2N 128.1W 30 KT 35 MPH 24H 20/0000Z 18.5N 129.0W 25 KT 30 MPH...POST-TROP/REMNT LOW 36H 20/1200Z...DISSIPATED $$ Forecaster Avila NNNN