ZCZC MIATCPEP2 ALL TTAA00 KNHC DDHHMM BULLETIN Tropical Storm Barbara Advisory Number 5 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP022019 800 AM PDT Mon Jul 01 2019 ...BARBARA READY TO BECOME A HURRICANE AND A STRONG ONE... SUMMARY OF 800 AM PDT...1500 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...11.4N 117.3W ABOUT 930 MI...1500 KM SSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...70 MPH...110 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 275 DEGREES AT 16 MPH...26 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...991 MB...29.27 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 800 AM PDT (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Barbara was located near latitude 11.4 North, longitude 117.3 West. Barbara is moving toward the west near 16 mph (26 km/h), and this motion with a slight decrease in forward speed is expected during the next 2 to 3 days. Maximum sustained winds are near 70 mph (110 km/h) with higher gusts. Barbara is expected to become a hurricane later today, and gather significant strength during the next day or two. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 140 miles (220 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 991 mb (29.27 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 200 PM PDT. $$ Forecaster Avila NNNN