841 WTPZ32 KNHC 220836 TCPEP2 BULLETIN Hurricane Gilma Advisory Number 16 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP072024 200 AM PDT Thu Aug 22 2024 ...GILMA BECOMES A MAJOR HURRICANE OVER THE OPEN WATERS OF THE EAST PACIFIC... SUMMARY OF 200 AM PDT...0900 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...16.6N 124.2W ABOUT 1025 MI...1650 KM WSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...115 MPH...185 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 290 DEGREES AT 6 MPH...9 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...963 MB...28.44 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 200 AM PDT (0900 UTC), the center of Hurricane Gilma was located near latitude 16.6 North, longitude 124.2 West. Gilma is moving toward the west-northwest near 6 mph (9 km/h), and this general motion is expected to continue during the next several days. Satellite images indicate that the maximum sustained winds have increased to near 115 mph (185 km/h) with higher gusts. Gilma is a category 3 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. Some additional strengthening is possible today, and Gilma is likely to remain a powerful hurricane for the next couple of days. Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 30 miles (45 km) from the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 125 miles (205 km). The estimated minimum central pressure is 963 mb (28.44 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 800 AM PDT. $$ Forecaster Pasch
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