654
WTPZ33 KNHC 131442
TCPEP3

BULLETIN
Tropical Storm Hernan Advisory Number   3
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP082026
800 AM PDT Thu Aug 13 2026

...HERNAN STRENGTHENS SLIGHTLY...


SUMMARY OF 800 AM PDT...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
----------------------------------------------
LOCATION...18.0N 131.9W
ABOUT 1460 MI...2350 KM W OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...45 MPH...75 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WSW OR 245 DEGREES AT 3 MPH...6 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1004 MB...29.65 INCHES


WATCHES AND WARNINGS
--------------------
There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.


DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
----------------------
At 800 AM PDT (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Hernan was
located near latitude 18.0 North, longitude 131.9 West. Hernan is
moving toward the west-southwest near 3 mph (6 km/h). A turn toward
the southwest and south is expected over the next couple days.

Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 45 mph (75 km/h) with
higher gusts. A weakening trend is expected to begin later tonight
through Friday, and Hernan is forecast to become a post-tropical
remnant low by this weekend.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 90 miles (150 km)
from the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1004 mb (29.65 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
----------------------
None.


NEXT ADVISORY
-------------
Next complete advisory at 200 PM PDT.

$$
Forecaster Adams/Kelly