Public Tropical Cyclone Advisory
175 WTPZ31 KNHC 202047 TCPEP1 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Odalys Advisory Number 3 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP162026 200 PM PDT Sun Sep 20 2026 ...ODALYS EXPECTED TO BECOME A HURRICANE IN A DAY OR SO... SUMMARY OF 200 PM PDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...11.7N 126.6W ABOUT 1345 MI...2160 KM WSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH...85 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 300 DEGREES AT 10 MPH...17 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1002 MB...29.59 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 200 PM PDT (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Odalys was located near latitude 11.7 North, longitude 126.6 West. Odalys is moving toward the west-northwest near 10 mph (17 km/h), and a turn to the northwest is expected later today followed by a turn to the east on Tuesday. A gradual turn toward the east-northeast is expected by the middle part of the week followed by a turn toward the northeast by the end of the week. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 50 mph (85 km/h) with higher gusts. Continued gradual strengthening is expected during the next 48 hours, and Odalys is forecast to become a hurricane by Monday. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 70 miles (110 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1002 mb (29.59 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 800 PM PDT.