ZCZC HFOTCPCP3 ALL TTAA00 PHFO DDHHMM BULLETIN TROPICAL STORM DARBY INTERMEDIATE ADVISORY NUMBER 45A NWS CENTRAL PACIFIC HURRICANE CENTER HONOLULU HI EP052016 200 PM HST FRI JUL 22 2016 ...DARBY STILL MOVING WEST TOWARDS THE BIG ISLAND... SUMMARY OF 200 PM HST...0000 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...18.5N 151.6W ABOUT 240 MI...390 KM ESE OF HILO HAWAII ABOUT 450 MI...720 KM ESE OF HONOLULU HAWAII MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...60 MPH...95 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 270 DEGREES AT 12 MPH...19 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1000 MB...29.50 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY: None. SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT: A Tropical Storm warning is in effect for... * Hawaii County * Maui County, including the islands of Maui, Molokai, Lanai and Kahoolawe A Tropical Storm Warning means that tropical storm conditions are expected within the warning area within 36 hours. Interests elsewhere in the Hawaiian Islands should monitor the progress of Darby. Watches and warnings may be required for additional islands later tonight or Saturday. For storm information specific to your area, please monitor products issued by the National Weather Service office in Honolulu Hawaii. DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK ------------------------------ At 200 PM HST (0000 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Darby was located near latitude 18.5 North, longitude 151.6 West. Darby is moving toward the west near 12 mph (19 km/h). Darby's forward motion is expected to slow slightly Saturday followed by a turn toward the northwest on Saturday night. On the forecast track, the center of Darby is forecast to pass over or near the Big Island on Saturday and Maui on Saturday night. Maximum sustained winds are near 60 mph (95 km/h) with higher gusts. Some weakening is forecast during the next 48 hours. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 125 miles (205 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 999 mb (29.50 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- WIND: Tropical-storm-force winds are expected over the Big Island starting late tonight, and are possible over portions of Maui County on Saturday. SURF: Swells generated by Darby are expected to impact the Hawaiian Islands over the next couple of days, possibly becoming damaging along some coastlines today and Saturday. RAINFALL: Storm total rainfall of 10 to 15 inches with locally higher amounts...could cause life-threatening flash floods as well as landslides. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 500 PM HST. $$ Forecaster Kodama NNNN