ZCZC MIATCPEP3 ALL TTAA00 KNHC DDHHMM BULLETIN Tropical Storm Octave Advisory Number 2 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP182019 800 PM PDT Thu Oct 17 2019 ...TROPICAL STORM OCTAVE FORMS... ...FORECAST TO MEANDER FOR DAYS OVER THE EAST PACIFIC... SUMMARY OF 800 PM PDT...0300 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...9.8N 127.2W ABOUT 1455 MI...2345 KM SW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH...65 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 260 DEGREES AT 3 MPH...6 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1006 MB...29.71 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 800 PM PDT (0300 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Octave was located near latitude 9.8 North, longitude 127.2 West. Octave is moving toward the west near 3 mph (6 km/h). The tropical storm will likely meander with little net movement for the next several days. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher gusts. Some slight strengthening is possible tonight and tomorrow, but weakening will likely begin by Friday and Octave is forecast to become a remnant low over the weekend. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 35 miles (55 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1006 mb (29.71 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 200 AM PDT. $$ Forecaster Zelinsky NNNN