ZCZC HFOTCPCP2 ALL TTAA00 PHFO DDHHMM BULLETIN Tropical Depression Flossie Advisory Number 33 NWS Central Pacific Hurricane Center Honolulu HI EP072019 500 AM HST Mon Aug 05 2019 ...FLOSSIE REMAINS A TROPICAL DEPRESSION AS IT NEARS HAWAII... SUMMARY OF 500 AM HST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...19.7N 152.7W ABOUT 155 MI...250 KM E OF HILO HAWAII ABOUT 225 MI...365 KM ESE OF HANA HAWAII MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 285 DEGREES AT 15 MPH...24 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 AM HST (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Flossie was located near latitude 19.7 North, longitude 152.7 West. The depression is moving toward the west-northwest near 15 mph (24 km/h). A turn toward the northwest with a slight decrease in forward speed is expected during the next couple of days. On the forecast track, the system will move near the main Hawaiian Islands later today through Tuesday. Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts. Little change in strength is forecast during the next couple of days. Flossie is expected to become a post-tropical remnant low later today, and dissipate late Tuesday or Tuesday night. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1009 mb (29.80 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- SURF: Swells generated by Flossie will continue to affect portions of the main Hawaiian Islands during the next day or two, producing dangerous surf conditions along east facing shores. RAINFALL: Moisture associated with Flossie will spread over portions of the main Hawaiian Islands during the next couple of days, bringing the potential for heavy rainfall. Total rainfall amounts of 1 to 4 inches are expected, with localized higher amounts possible. Please consult products from the National Weather Service in Honolulu for more information. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 1100 AM HST. $$ Forecaster Jelsema NNNN