ZCZC HFOTCPCP1 ALL TTAA00 PHFO DDHHMM BULLETIN Tropical Storm Erick Advisory Number 25 NWS Central Pacific Hurricane Center Honolulu HI EP062019 500 AM HST Fri Aug 02 2019 ...ERICK CONTINUES TO WEAKEN WELL SOUTH OF HAWAII... SUMMARY OF 500 AM HST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...16.8N 157.4W ABOUT 250 MI...405 KM SW OF HILO HAWAII ABOUT 310 MI...505 KM S OF HONOLULU HAWAII MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH...85 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 285 DEGREES AT 14 MPH...22 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1000 MB...29.53 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 Erick was located near latitude 16.8 North, longitude 157.4 West. Erick is moving toward the west-northwest near 14 mph (22 km/h) and this general motion is expected to continue through tonight. A turn toward the northwest and a decrease in forward speed is expected over the weekend. On the forecast track, the center of Erick will pass by well to the south of the main Hawaiian Islands today and tonight. Maximum sustained winds are near 50 mph (85 km/h) with higher gusts. Some gradual weakening is forecast during the next couple days. Erick is expected to become a tropical depression by Sunday, and a post-tropical remnant low Sunday night. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 105 miles (165 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1000 mb (29.53 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- SURF: Swells generated by Erick will continue to affect the Hawaiian Islands today, producing dangerous surf conditions, mainly along east and southeast facing shores. RAINFALL: Moisture associated with Erick will continue to spread over portions of the Hawaiian Islands through early Saturday, bringing the potential for localized heavy rainfall. Total rainfall amounts of 4 to 8 inches are possible, with localized higher amounts. Please consult products from the National Weather Service in Honolulu for more information. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 1100 AM HST. $$ Forecaster Jelsema NNNN