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WTPZ33 KNHC 150233
TCPEP3

BULLETIN
Tropical Depression Hernan Advisory Number   9
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP082026
500 PM HST Fri Aug 14 2026

...CENTER OF HERNAN REFORMS A LITTLE TO THE NORTH...


SUMMARY OF 500 PM HST...0300 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...16.2N 132.9W
ABOUT 1565 MI...2515 KM WSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 275 DEGREES AT 14 MPH...22 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1005 MB...29.68 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 500 PM HST (0300 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Hernan
was located near latitude 16.2 North, longitude 132.9 West. The
depression is moving toward the west near 14 mph (22 km/h) and this
motion is expected to continue through early next week.

Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts.
Slow weakening is forecast during the next 48 hours, and Hernan is
forecast to become a post-tropical cyclone within the next day or
so.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1005 mb (29.68 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None.


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 1100 PM HST.

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Forecaster Mahoney/Pasch