Public Tropical Cyclone Advisory
979 WTPZ34 KNHC 260836 TCPEP4 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Iselle Advisory Number 12 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP092026 200 AM PDT Wed Aug 26 2026 ...ISELLE DRIFTING WEST-NORTHWESTWARD... SUMMARY OF 200 AM PDT...0900 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...21.8N 123.5W ABOUT 870 MI...1405 KM W OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH...85 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 295 DEGREES AT 9 MPH...15 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...996 MB...29.42 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 Tropical Storm Iselle was located near latitude 21.8 North, longitude 123.5 West. Iselle is moving toward the west-northwest near 9 mph (15 km/h), and this general motion is expected to continue over the next few days. Maximum sustained winds are near 50 mph (85 km/h) with higher gusts. Steady weakening is expected, and Iselle is forecast to become a post-tropical remnant low by early Thursday. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 230 miles (370 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 996 mb (29.42 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- SURF: Swells generated by Iselle will continue to affect the west coast of the Baja California Peninsula for a couple more days. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Please consult products from your local weather office. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 800 AM PDT.