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Tropical Storm Elida Public Advisory Number 18
2026-07-19 04:32:47| National Hurricane Center (East Pacific)
Issued at 800 PM PDT Sat Jul 18 2026 146 WTPZ35 KNHC 190232 TCPEP5 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Elida Advisory Number 18 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP052026 800 PM PDT Sat Jul 18 2026 ...ELIDA WEAKENS SLIGHTLY... SUMMARY OF 800 PM PDT...0300 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...20.6N 124.8W ABOUT 970 MI...1560 KM W OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...65 MPH...100 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...NNW OR 330 DEGREES AT 13 MPH...20 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...993 MB...29.33 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 800 PM PDT (0300 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Elida was located near latitude 20.6 North, longitude 124.8 West. Elida is moving toward the north-northwest near 13 mph (20 km/h). A gradual increase in forward speed is expected over the next couple of days as the system turns northward. Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 65 mph (100 km/h) with higher gusts. Steady weakening is expected during the next couple of days as Elida moves over progressively cooler waters. Elida is forecast to become a remnant low by early Tuesday and dissipate by late Wednesday. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 175 miles (280 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 993 mb (29.33 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- SURF: Swells generated by Elida will affect portions of the west coast of the Baja California Peninsula and southern California through early next week. These swells will likely result in life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Please consult products from your local weather office. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 200 AM PDT. $$ Forecaster Gibbs (CPHC)
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