ZCZC HFOTCPCP2 ALL TTAA00 PHFO DDHHMM BULLETIN Tropical Storm Flossie Advisory Number 30 NWS Central Pacific Hurricane Center Honolulu HI EP072019 1100 AM HST Sun Aug 04 2019 ...FLOSSIE GRADUALLY WEAKENING AS IT EDGES CLOSER TO HAWAII... SUMMARY OF 1100 AM HST...2100 UTC...INFORMATION ----------------------------------------------- LOCATION...19.0N 148.5W ABOUT 435 MI...695 KM E OF HILO HAWAII ABOUT 500 MI...810 KM ESE OF HANA HAWAII MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH...65 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 275 DEGREES AT 12 MPH...19 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 1100 AM HST (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Flossie was located near latitude 19.0 North, longitude 148.5 West. Flossie is moving toward the west near 12 mph (19 km/h). This general motion is expected to continue over the next day or so, with a turn toward the northwest forecast on Tuesday. On the forecast track, Flossie will move near or over portions of the main Hawaiian Islands late Monday and Tuesday. Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher gusts. Some weakening is forecast during the next 48 hours. 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. RAINFALL: Moisture associated with Flossie will spread over portions of the main Hawaiian Islands late Monday, bringing the potential for heavy rainfall. 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