ZCZC HFOTCPCP1 ALL TTAA00 PHFO DDHHMM BULLETIN Tropical Storm Erick Advisory Number 26 NWS Central Pacific Hurricane Center Honolulu HI EP062019 1100 AM HST Fri Aug 02 2019 ...ERICK CONTINUES TO WEAKEN WELL SOUTH OF HAWAII... SUMMARY OF 1100 AM HST...2100 UTC...INFORMATION ----------------------------------------------- LOCATION...16.6N 158.4W ABOUT 305 MI...490 KM SW OF HILO HAWAII ABOUT 325 MI...525 KM S OF HONOLULU HAWAII MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...45 MPH...75 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 280 DEGREES AT 13 MPH...20 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1003 MB...29.62 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 1100 AM HST (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Erick was located near latitude 16.6 North, longitude 158.4 West. Erick is moving toward the west near 13 mph (20 km/h), and a movement toward the west-northwest with a gradual loss in forward speed is expected during the next couple of days. Maximum sustained winds are near 45 mph (75 km/h) with higher gusts. Weakening is forecast during the next 48 hours, and Erick is expected to become a remnant low by Sunday. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 90 miles (150 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1003 mb (29.62 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- SURF: Swells generated by Erick will continue to affect the main 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 main 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 500 PM HST. $$ Forecaster Wroe NNNN