ZCZC MIATCPEP4 ALL TTAA00 KNHC DDHHMM BULLETIN Tropical Storm Hilary Advisory Number 7 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP092017 1000 PM CDT Sat Jul 22 2017 ...DEPRESSION STRENGTHENS INTO TROPICAL STORM HILARY... SUMMARY OF 1000 PM CDT...0300 UTC...INFORMATION ----------------------------------------------- LOCATION...11.5N 100.2W ABOUT 585 MI...940 KM SSE OF MANZANILLO MEXICO ABOUT 375 MI...600 KM S OF ACAPULCO MEXICO MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH...65 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 300 DEGREES AT 14 MPH...22 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1005 MB...29.68 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK ------------------------------ At 1000 PM CDT (0300 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Hilary was located near latitude 11.5 North, longitude 100.2 West. Hilary is moving toward the west-northwest near 14 mph (22 km/h) and this general motion is expected to continue with a decrease in forward speed during the next 48 hours. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher gusts. Additional strengthening is forecast during the next 48 hours, and Hilary could become a hurricane on Monday. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 35 miles (55 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1005 mb (29.68 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 400 AM CDT. $$ Forecaster Beven NNNN