ZCZC HFOTCPCP2 ALL TTAA00 PHFO DDHHMM BULLETIN Tropical Depression Flossie Advisory Number 31 NWS Central Pacific Hurricane Center Honolulu HI EP072019 500 PM HST Sun Aug 04 2019 ...FLOSSIE WEAKENS TO A TROPICAL DEPRESSION AND CONTINUES TO MOVE CLOSER TO HAWAII... SUMMARY OF 500 PM HST...0300 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...18.9N 149.8W ABOUT 350 MI...565 KM E OF HILO HAWAII ABOUT 425 MI...680 KM ESE OF HANA HAWAII MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 270 DEGREES AT 13 MPH...20 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1009 MB...29.80 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 500 PM HST (0300 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Flossie was located near latitude 18.9 North, longitude 149.8 West. The depression is moving toward the west near 13 mph (20 km/h). This general motion is expected to continue into early Monday, with a turn toward the west-northwest forecast late Monday and Tuesday. On the forecast track, the weakening system will move near or over the main Hawaiian Islands Monday and Tuesday. Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts. Weakening is forecast during the next 48 hours, and the system is expected to weaken to a post-tropical remnant low Monday night. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1009 mb (29.80 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- SURF: Swells generated by Flossie will affect portions of the main Hawaiian Islands during the next couple of days, producing dangerous surf conditions through late Monday, mainly along east and southeast facing shores. RAINFALL: Moisture associated with Flossie will spread over portions of the main Hawaiian Islands on Monday, bringing the potential for heavy rainfall. Total rainfall amounts of 1 to 4 inches are expected, with localized higher amounts. Please consult products from the National Weather Service in Honolulu for more information. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 1100 PM HST. $$ Forecaster Wroe NNNN