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WTPZ33 KNHC 140232
TCPEP3

BULLETIN
Tropical Storm Hernan Advisory Number   5
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP082026
800 PM PDT Thu Aug 13 2026

...HERNAN WEAKENING AS IT MOVES SOUTHWARD...


SUMMARY OF 800 PM PDT...0300 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...16.8N 132.0W
ABOUT 1495 MI...2405 KM WSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH...65 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...S OR 185 DEGREES AT 5 MPH...7 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1004 MB...29.65 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 800 PM PDT (0300 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Hernan was
located near latitude 16.8 North, longitude 132.0 West.  Hernan is
moving toward the south near 5 mph (7 km/h), and this general
motion is expected to continue with a turn towards the
south-southwest on Friday.  A gradual turn to the west is forecast
on Saturday with that motion continuing through the weekend.

Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 40 mph (65 km/h)
with higher gusts.  Hernan is forecast to become a tropical
depression on Friday and a post-tropical cyclone early Saturday.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 45 miles (75 km)
from the center.

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


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None.


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 200 AM PDT.

$$
Forecaster Blake