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Post-Tropical Cyclone Douglas

Final NHC advisory

NHC issued its final advisory for Douglas. The final official forecast graphic, interactive track, wind animation based on NOAA data, and recent official advisories are preserved below.

Highest classification reached: Tropical StormJul 1–3, 2026

Douglas advisory updated:

Source: NOAA / National Hurricane Center (NHC)

Key Facts

Type
Post-Tropical Cyclone
Max sustained wind
40 mph
Min pressure
1003 mb
Movement
NNW 8 mph
Distance to BCS
1023 mi

Historical Track

DouglasPost-TropicalMax wind40 mph

Map sources: NHC storm track and coneNOAA GFS wind. Visualization by BajaStorms.

Official Graphics

Official National Hurricane Center 5-day forecast cone and track for Post-Tropical Cyclone Douglas, final advisory.
Official NHC forecast cone and track (final advisory).NHC
Interactive GuidanceJul 2, 11:00 PM GMT-7
15°N20°N25°N30°N35°N145°W140°W135°W130°W125°W

Constructed guidance: Not the official NHC forecast

Advisory Timeline

  1. Advisory Timeline

    DOUGLAS BECOMES A POST-TROPICAL LOW. THIS IS THE FINAL NHC ADVISORY. As of 2:00 AM PDT Fri Jul 03 the center of Douglas was located near 19.4, -128.3 with movement NNW at 8 mph. The minimum central pressure was 1003 mb with maximum sustained winds of about 40 mph.

    Official NHC advisory text
    ...DOUGLAS BECOMES A POST-TROPICAL LOW... ...THIS IS THE FINAL NHC ADVISORY... As of 2:00 AM PDT Fri Jul 03 the center of Douglas was located near 19.4, -128.3 with movement NNW at 8 mph. The minimum central pressure was 1003 mb with maximum sustained winds of about 40 mph.

    Source: NOAA / NHC

  2. Advisory Timeline #8

    Douglas forecast to become a remnant low on Friday.

    Official NHC advisory text
    ZCZC MIATCPEP4 ALL
    TTAA00 KNHC DDHHMM
     
    BULLETIN
    Tropical Storm Douglas Advisory Number   8
    NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP042026
    800 PM PDT Thu Jul 02 2026
     
    ...DOUGLAS FORECAST TO BECOME A REMNANT LOW ON FRIDAY...
     
     
    SUMMARY OF 800 PM PDT...0300 UTC...INFORMATION
    ----------------------------------------------
    LOCATION...18.8N 127.6W
    ABOUT 1175 MI...1890 KM W OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
    MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH...65 KM/H
    PRESENT MOVEMENT...NNW OR 345 DEGREES AT 7 MPH...11 KM/H
    MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1003 MB...29.62 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 Douglas was
    located near latitude 18.8 North, longitude 127.6 West. Douglas is
    moving toward the north-northwest near 7 mph (11 km/h), and this
    motion is expected to continue overnight. A motion toward the
    northwest is expected on Friday and Saturday.
     
    Maximum sustained winds remain near 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher 
    gusts. Douglas should begin to weaken overnight and is expected to 
    become a post-tropical cyclone on Friday.
     
    Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 90 miles (150 km)
    from the center.
     
    The estimated minimum central pressure is 1003 mb (29.62 inches).
     
     
    HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
    ----------------------
    None.
     
     
    NEXT ADVISORY
    -------------
    Next complete advisory at 200 AM PDT.
     
    $$
    Forecaster Blake
     
    NNNN

    Source: NOAA / NHC

  3. Advisory Timeline #7

    Douglas now moving north-northwestward over the open Pacific. Expected to become a remnant low on Friday.

    Official NHC advisory text
    ZCZC MIATCPEP4 ALL
    TTAA00 KNHC DDHHMM
     
    BULLETIN
    Tropical Storm Douglas Advisory Number   7
    NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP042026
    200 PM PDT Thu Jul 02 2026
     
    ...DOUGLAS NOW MOVING NORTH-NORTHWESTWARD OVER THE OPEN PACIFIC...
    ...EXPECTED TO BECOME A REMNANT LOW ON FRIDAY...
     
     
    SUMMARY OF 200 PM PDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
    ----------------------------------------------
    LOCATION...18.0N 127.4W
    ABOUT 1180 MI...1900 KM WSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
    MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH...65 KM/H
    PRESENT MOVEMENT...NNW OR 345 DEGREES AT 7 MPH...11 KM/H
    MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1003 MB...29.62 INCHES
     
     
    WATCHES AND WARNINGS
    --------------------
    There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.
     
     
    DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
    ----------------------
    At 200 PM PDT (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Douglas was
    located near latitude 18.0 North, longitude 127.4 West. Douglas is
    now moving toward the north-northwest near 7 mph (11 km/h), and this
    motion is expected to continue tonight. A motion toward the
    northwest is expected on Friday and Saturday.
     
    Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher gusts.
    Little change in strength is expected for the next several hours. A
    weakening trend is forecast beginning late tonight, and Douglas is
    expected to become a post-tropical cyclone on Friday.
     
    Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 90 miles (150 km)
    from the center.
     
    The estimated minimum central pressure is 1003 mb (29.62 inches).
     
     
    HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
    ----------------------
    None.
     
     
    NEXT ADVISORY
    -------------
    Next complete advisory at 800 PM PDT.
     
    $$
    Forecaster Beven
     
    NNNN

    Source: NOAA / NHC

  4. Advisory Timeline #6

    Douglas moving northward toward cooler water. Expected to become a remnant low on Friday.

    Official NHC advisory text
    ZCZC MIATCPEP4 ALL
    TTAA00 KNHC DDHHMM
     
    BULLETIN
    Tropical Storm Douglas Advisory Number   6
    NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP042026
    800 AM PDT Thu Jul 02 2026
     
    ...DOUGLAS MOVING NORTHWARD TOWARD COOLER WATER...
    ...EXPECTED TO BECOME A REMNANT LOW ON FRIDAY...
     
     
    SUMMARY OF 800 AM PDT...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
    ----------------------------------------------
    LOCATION...17.4N 127.1W
    ABOUT 1175 MI...1895 KM WSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
    MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH...65 KM/H
    PRESENT MOVEMENT...N OR 355 DEGREES AT 6 MPH...9 KM/H
    MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1003 MB...29.62 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 Douglas was
    located near latitude 17.4 North, longitude 127.1 West. Douglas is
    moving toward the north near 6 mph (9 km/h)  and this motion is
    expected to continue today. A gradual turn to the northwest is
    forecast later tonight through the end of the week.
     
    Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher gusts.
    Little change in strength is expected today. A weakening trend is 
    forecast beginning tonight into Friday, and Douglas is expected to 
    become a post-tropical cyclone on Friday.
    
    Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 90 miles (150 km)
    from the center.
     
    The estimated minimum central pressure is 1003 mb (29.62 inches).
     
     
    HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
    ----------------------
    None.
     
     
    NEXT ADVISORY
    -------------
    Next complete advisory at 200 PM PDT.
     
    $$
    Forecaster Beven
     
    NNNN

    Source: NOAA / NHC

  5. Advisory Timeline #5

    Douglas moving northward. Expected to become a remnant low on Friday.

    Official NHC advisory text
    ZCZC MIATCPEP4 ALL
    TTAA00 KNHC DDHHMM
     
    BULLETIN
    Tropical Storm Douglas Advisory Number   5
    NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP042026
    200 AM PDT Thu Jul 02 2026
     
    ...DOUGLAS MOVING NORTHWARD...
    ...EXPECTED TO BECOME A REMNANT LOW ON FRIDAY...
     
     
    SUMMARY OF 200 AM PDT...0900 UTC...INFORMATION
    ----------------------------------------------
    LOCATION...17.0N 127.1W
    ABOUT 1185 MI...1910 KM WSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
    MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH...65 KM/H
    PRESENT MOVEMENT...N OR 350 DEGREES AT 7 MPH...11 KM/H
    MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1003 MB...29.62 INCHES
     
     
    WATCHES AND WARNINGS
    --------------------
    There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.
     
     
    DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
    ----------------------
    At 200 AM PDT (0900 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Douglas was
    located near latitude 17.0 North, longitude 127.1 West. Douglas is
    moving toward the north near 7 mph (11 km/h) and this motion is
    expected to continue today. A gradual turn to the northwest is
    forecast later tonight through the end of the week.
    
    Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher gusts.
    Although some slight strengthening is possible the next several 
    hours, a weakening trend is forecast tonight into Friday. Douglas is 
    forecast to become a post-tropical cyclone on Friday.
     
    Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 90 miles (150 km)
    from the center.
     
    The estimated minimum central pressure is 1003 mb (29.62 inches).
     
     
    HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
    ----------------------
    None.
     
     
    NEXT ADVISORY
    -------------
    Next complete advisory at 800 AM PDT.
     
    $$
    Forecaster Kelly
     
    NNNN

    Source: NOAA / NHC