ZCZC HFOTCPCP2 ALL TTAA00 PHFO DDHHMM BULLETIN Tropical Storm Gilma Advisory Number 41 NWS Central Pacific Hurricane Center Honolulu HI EP072024 1100 PM HST Tue Aug 27 2024 ...GILMA'S WEAKENING TREND EASES... ...STILL EXPECTED TO BECOME A REMNANT LOW AS IT NEARS HAWAII... SUMMARY OF 1100 PM HST...0900 UTC...INFORMATION ----------------------------------------------- LOCATION...18.5N 144.5W ABOUT 695 MI...1120 KM E OF HILO HAWAII ABOUT 890 MI...1435 KM E OF HONOLULU HAWAII MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH...85 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 275 DEGREES AT 13 MPH...20 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1001 MB...29.56 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 1100 PM HST (0900 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Gilma was located near latitude 18.5 North, longitude 144.5 West. Gilma is moving toward the west-northwest near 12 mph (19 km/h). A motion between west and west-northwest is expected for the next few days, and on the forecast track the remnants of Gilma should approach the Hawaiian Islands on Friday. Maximum sustained winds are near 50 mph (85 km/h) with higher gusts. Continued weakening is expected, and Gilma is expected to weaken to a remnant low by Friday. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 70 miles (110 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1001 mb (29.56 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- RAINFALL: The remnants of Gilma may bring heavy rainfall to portions of the Hawaiian Islands as early as Friday, lasting through Saturday. Interests in Hawaii should monitor the progress of Gilma. For information specific to your area, please monitor products issued by the National Weather Service office in Honolulu Hawaii. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 500 AM HST. $$ Forecaster Birchard NNNN