ZCZC MIATCPEP2 ALL TTAA00 KNHC DDHHMM BULLETIN Tropical Storm Norma Advisory Number 18 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP172017 300 PM MDT Mon Sep 18 2017 ...NORMA GRADUALLY WEAKENING... SUMMARY OF 300 PM MDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...21.4N 112.8W ABOUT 210 MI...340 KM WSW OF CABO SAN LUCAS MEXICO MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...45 MPH...75 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 270 DEGREES AT 6 MPH...9 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1003 MB...29.62 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK ------------------------------ At 300 PM MDT (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Norma was located near latitude 21.4 North, longitude 112.8 West. Norma is moving toward the west near 6 mph (9 km/h). A continued westward motion is forecast for the next 24 hours, followed by a gradual turn toward the north. Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 45 mph (75 km/h) with higher gusts. Further weakening is forecast during the next 48 hours and Norma is expected to 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 1003 mb (29.62 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 PM MDT. $$ Forecaster Zelinsky NNNN