ZCZC MIATCPEP4 ALL TTAA00 KNHC DDHHMM BULLETIN Hurricane Hilary Advisory Number 20 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP092017 300 AM MDT Wed Jul 26 2017 ...HILARY MOVING WEST-NORTHWESTWARD SOUTH OF SOCORRO ISLAND... SUMMARY OF 300 AM MDT...0900 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...16.3N 111.0W ABOUT 460 MI...740 KM S OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...105 MPH...165 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 285 DEGREES AT 12 MPH...19 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...973 MB...28.74 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 Hurricane Hilary was located near latitude 16.3 North, longitude 111.0 West. Hilary is moving toward the west-northwest near 12 mph (19 km/h), and this general motion is expected to continue for the next couple of days. Maximum sustained winds are near 105 mph (165 km/h) with higher gusts. Some strengthening is possible today, and afterwards, Hilary is expected to gradually weaken tonight through Friday. Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 15 miles (30 km) from the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 90 miles (150 km). The estimated minimum central pressure is 973 mb (28.74 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 900 AM MDT. $$ Forecaster Beven NNNN