ZCZC MIATCPEP2 ALL TTAA00 KNHC DDHHMM BULLETIN Tropical Storm Barbara Advisory Number 21 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP022019 500 AM HST Fri Jul 05 2019 ...BARBARA WEAKENS TO A TROPICAL STORM... SUMMARY OF 500 AM HST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...18.4N 133.6W ABOUT 1560 MI...2510 KM W OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA ABOUT 1405 MI...2260 KM E OF HILO HAWAII MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...70 MPH...110 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 305 DEGREES AT 13 MPH...20 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 500 AM HST (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Barbara was located near latitude 18.4 North, longitude 133.6 West. Barbara is moving toward the northwest near 13 mph (20 km/h), and a turn toward the west-northwest and west is expected during the next day or two. Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 70 mph (110 km/h) with higher gusts. Continued weakening is forecast during the next 48 hours, and Barbara is forecast to become a post-tropical cyclone by Saturday night. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 150 miles (240 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 1100 AM HST. $$ Forecaster Pasch NNNN