640 WTPZ32 KNHC 241434 TCPEP2 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Lowell Advisory Number 16 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP172020 500 AM HST Thu Sep 24 2020 ...LOWLY LOWELL LOOKS ABOUT THE SAME... ...FORECAST TO SLOWLY WEAKEN... SUMMARY OF 500 AM HST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...21.5N 124.9W ABOUT 965 MI...1550 KM W OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...45 MPH...75 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 285 DEGREES AT 12 MPH...19 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1003 MB...29.62 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 500 AM HST (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Lowell was located near latitude 21.5 North, longitude 124.9 West. Lowell is moving toward the west-northwest near 12 mph (19 km/h). A generally westward motion at a slightly faster forward speed is expected for the next several days. Maximum sustained winds are near 45 mph (75 km/h) with higher gusts. Gradual weakening is anticipated. Lowell is forecast to become a remnant low by early Saturday. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 90 miles (150 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1003 mb (29.62 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 1100 AM HST. $$ Forecaster Zelinsky