ZCZC HFOTCPCP2 ALL TTAA00 PHFO DDHHMM BULLETIN Tropical Storm Flossie Advisory Number 29 NWS Central Pacific Hurricane Center Honolulu HI EP072019 500 AM HST Sun Aug 04 2019 ...FLOSSIE WEAKENING AS IT EDGES CLOSER TO HAWAII... SUMMARY OF 500 AM HST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...19.3N 147.8W ABOUT 475 MI...765 KM E OF HILO HAWAII ABOUT 540 MI...870 KM E OF HANA HAWAII MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH...65 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 280 DEGREES AT 13 MPH...20 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1007 MB...29.74 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. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 500 AM HST (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Flossie was located near latitude 19.3 North, longitude 147.8 West. Flossie is moving toward the west near 14 mph (22 km/h). This general motion is expected to continue over the next day or so, with a turn toward the northwest expected on Tuesday. On the forecast track, Flossie will move very close to the main Hawaiian Islands Monday and Tuesday. Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher gusts. Gradual weakening is forecast during the next 48 hours, and Flossie is expected to weaken to a tropical depression on Monday. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 90 miles (150 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1007 mb (29.74 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 1100 AM HST. $$ Forecaster Birchard NNNN