ZCZC MIATCPEP2 ALL TTAA00 KNHC DDHHMM BULLETIN Tropical Storm Norma Intermediate Advisory Number 10A NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP172017 600 PM MDT Sat Sep 16 2017 ...SLOW MOVING NORMA CONTINUES TO INCH CLOSER TO BAJA CALIFORNIA... SUMMARY OF 600 PM MDT...0000 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...19.9N 110.2W ABOUT 90 MI...150 KM NE OF SOCORRO ISLAND ABOUT 210 MI...335 KM S OF CABO SAN LUCAS MEXICO MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...65 MPH...100 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...N OR 360 DEGREES AT 3 MPH...6 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...989 MB...29.21 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY: None. SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT: A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for... * Los Barriles to Todos Santos A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for... * North of Todos Santos to Cabo San Lazaro A Tropical Storm Warning means that tropical storm conditions are expected somewhere within the warning area within 36 hours. A Tropical Storm Watch means that tropical storm conditions are possible within the watch area, generally within 48 hours. Interests in the remainder of the Baja California Peninsula should monitor the progress of Norma. For storm information specific to your area, please monitor products issued by your national meteorological service. DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK ------------------------------ At 600 PM MDT (0000 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Norma was located near latitude 19.9 North, longitude 110.2 West. Norma is moving toward the north near 3 mph (6 km/h). The tropical storm is expected to move toward the north-northwest or northwest during the next couple days at a slightly faster forward speed. On the forecast track, the center of Norma will move near or to the west of the southern Baja California Peninsula on Sunday and Monday. Maximum sustained winds are near 65 mph (100 km/h) with higher gusts. Weakening is forecast during the next 48 hours. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 90 miles (150 km) from the center. The Mexican Navy station in Isla Socorro recently reported a wind gust of 48 mph (78 km/h). The estimated minimum central pressure is 989 mb (29.21 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- RAINFALL: Norma is expected to produce total rainfall accumulations of 2 to 4 inches over the southern portion of the Mexican state of Baja California Sur, with isolated maximum amounts up to 8 inches. These rainfall amounts may produce life-threatening flash floods. WIND: Tropical storm conditions are expected to first reach the coast within the warning area by Sunday morning. Tropical storm conditions are possible within the watch area by late Sunday or early Monday. SURF: Swells generated by Norma are affecting portions of the coast of southwestern Mexico and Baja California Sur and will continue into early next week. 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 Brown NNNN