ZCZC MIATCPEP5 ALL TTAA00 KNHC DDHHMM BULLETIN Tropical Storm Otis Advisory Number 30 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP152017 800 PM PDT Mon Sep 18 2017 ...OTIS FORECAST TO DISSIPATE IN A DAY OR TWO... SUMMARY OF 800 PM PDT...0300 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...19.4N 127.7W ABOUT 1170 MI...1885 KM W OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH...65 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 270 DEGREES AT 5 MPH...7 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 800 PM PDT (0300 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Otis was located near latitude 19.4 North, longitude 127.7 West. Otis is moving toward the west near 5 mph (7 km/h), and a turn to the west-southwest is anticipated on Tuesday. Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher gusts. Weakening is forecast, and Otis is likely to dissipate in a day or so. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 70 miles (110 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 200 AM PDT. $$ Forecaster Avila NNNN