ZCZC HFOTCPCP2 ALL TTAA00 PHFO DDHHMM BULLETIN Tropical Storm Flossie Advisory Number 28 NWS Central Pacific Hurricane Center Honolulu HI EP072019 1100 PM HST Sat Aug 03 2019 ...FLOSSIE EDGING CLOSER TO THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS... SUMMARY OF 1100 PM HST...0900 UTC...INFORMATION ----------------------------------------------- LOCATION...19.1N 146.7W ABOUT 550 MI...885 KM E OF HILO HAWAII ABOUT 615 MI...990 KM E OF HANA HAWAII MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...45 MPH...75 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 280 DEGREES AT 13 MPH...20 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1005 MB...29.68 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. Interests in the main Hawaiian Islands should continue to monitor the progress of this system this weekend. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 1100 PM HST (0900 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Flossie was located near latitude 19.1 North, longitude 146.7 West. Flossie is moving toward the west near 13 mph (20 km/h), and this general motion is expected to continue over the next couple of days. On the forecast track, Flossie will move very close to the Hawaiian Islands Monday and Tuesday. Maximum sustained winds are near 45 mph (75 km/h) with higher gusts. Some weakening is forecast during the next 48 hours, and Flossie is expected to weaken to a tropical depression Monday. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 90 miles (150 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1005 mb (29.68 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- SURF: Swells generated by Flossie will affect portions of the main Hawaiian Islands over the next couple of days, producing dangerous surf conditions, mainly along east and southeast facing shores. Please consult products from the National Weather Service in Honolulu for more information. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 500 AM HST. $$ Forecaster Birchard NNNN