Public Tropical Cyclone Advisory

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WTPZ33 KNHC 130838
TCPEP3
 
BULLETIN
Tropical Storm Hernan Advisory Number   2
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP082026
200 AM PDT Thu Aug 13 2026
 
...TROPICAL DEPRESSION BECOMES TROPICAL STORM HERNAN OVER THE EAST
PACIFIC...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 200 AM PDT...0900 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...18.1N 131.9W
ABOUT 1460 MI...2350 KM W OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH...65 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 270 DEGREES AT 2 MPH...4 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1006 MB...29.71 INCHES
 
 
WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.
 
 
DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
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At 200 AM PDT (0900 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Hernan was 
located near latitude 18.1 North, longitude 131.9 West. Hernan is 
moving toward the west near 2 mph (4 km/h). A gradual turn to the 
southwest is expected over the next day or so. 
 
Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher gusts. 
Slight strengthening is possible through tonight. Weakening is 
expected to begin by Friday.
 
Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 40 miles (65 km)
from the center.
 
The estimated minimum central pressure is 1006 mb (29.71 inches).
 
 
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None
 
 
NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 800 AM PDT.