ZCZC MIATCPEP2 ALL TTAA00 KNHC DDHHMM BULLETIN Tropical Storm Lowell Advisory Number 17 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP172020 1100 AM HST Thu Sep 24 2020 ...LOWELL HOLDING STEADY IN STRENGTH FOR NOW BUT FORECAST TO WEAKEN... SUMMARY OF 1100 AM HST...2100 UTC...INFORMATION ----------------------------------------------- LOCATION...21.7N 125.8W ABOUT 1020 MI...1640 KM W OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...45 MPH...75 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 285 DEGREES AT 12 MPH...19 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1003 MB...29.62 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 1100 AM HST (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Lowell was located near latitude 21.7 North, longitude 125.8 West. Lowell is moving toward the west-northwest near 12 mph (19 km/h). A westward motion at a slightly faster forward speed is expected for the next several days. Maximum sustained winds are near 45 mph (75 km/h) with higher gusts. Gradual weakening is anticipated. Lowell is forecast to become a remnant low by early Saturday. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 90 miles (150 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1003 mb (29.62 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 500 PM HST. $$ Forecaster Cangialosi NNNN