WTPZ33 KNHC 282036 TCPEP3 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Hector Advisory Number 13 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP082024 1100 AM HST Wed Aug 28 2024 ...HECTOR WEAKENS... ...FORECAST TO BECOME A REMNANT LOW ON THURSDAY... SUMMARY OF 1100 AM HST...2100 UTC...INFORMATION ----------------------------------------------- LOCATION...17.6N 133.4W ABOUT 1425 MI...2295 KM E OF HILO HAWAII MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...45 MPH...75 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 260 DEGREES AT 9 MPH...15 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 1100 AM HST (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Hector was located near latitude 17.6 North, longitude 133.4 West. Hector is moving toward the west near 9 mph (15 km/h), and this motion is expected to continue for the next couple of days. Satellite-derived wind data indicate that maximum sustained winds are near 45 mph (75 km/h) with higher gusts. Weakening is forecast during the next couple of days, and Hector is expected to become a remnant low on Thursday and dissipate on Friday. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 115 miles (185 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 500 PM HST. $$ Forecaster Reinhart