ZCZC MIATCPEP2 ALL TTAA00 KNHC DDHHMM BULLETIN Tropical Storm Norma Advisory Number 16 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP172017 300 AM MDT Mon Sep 18 2017 ...NORMA EXPECTED TO SLOWLY WEAKEN SOUTHWEST OF BAJA CALIFORNIA SUR... SUMMARY OF 300 AM MDT...0900 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...21.4N 111.8W ABOUT 160 MI...255 KM SW OF CABO SAN LUCAS MEXICO MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH...85 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 285 DEGREES AT 5 MPH...7 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1000 MB...29.53 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 Tropical Storm Norma was located near latitude 21.4 North, longitude 111.8 West. Norma is moving toward the west-northwest near 5 mph (7 km/h) and this motion is expected to continue through Tuesday. On the forecast track, Norma should gradually move away from the coast of Baja California Sur. Maximum sustained winds remain near 50 mph (85 km/h) with higher gusts. Some weakening is forecast during the next 48 hours, and Norma could become a tropical depression by Tuesday. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 70 miles (110 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1000 mb (29.53 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- SURF: Swells generated by Norma are affecting portions of the coast of southwestern Mexico and Baja California Sur and will continue into Tuesday. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Please consult products from your local weather office. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 900 AM MDT. $$ Forecaster Blake NNNN