Past storm
Post-Tropical Cyclone Elida
Final NHC advisoryNHC issued its final advisory for Elida. 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 14–20, 2026
Elida advisory updated:
Key Facts
- Type
- Post-Tropical Cyclone
- Max sustained wind
- 40 mph
- Min pressure
- 1000 mb
- Movement
- NNW 13 mph
- Distance to BCS
- 762 mi
- Type
- Post-Tropical Cyclone
- Max sustained wind
- 40 mph
- Min pressure
- 1000 mb
- Movement
- NNW 13 mph
- Distance to BCS
- 762 mi
Historical Track
ElidaPost-TropicalMax wind40 mph
Map sources: NHC storm track and coneNOAA GFS wind. Visualization by BajaStorms.
Official Graphics
BajaStorms graphicSource: NOAA/NHC ATCF A-deck ↗
Constructed guidance: Not the official NHC forecast
Advisory Timeline
Advisory Timeline
ELIDA BECOMES POST-TROPICAL. DANGEROUS SURF AND HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CONTINUES. As of 8:00 AM PDT Mon Jul 20 the center of Elida was located near 26.4, -127.2 with movement NNW at 13 mph. The minimum central pressure was 1000 mb with maximum sustained winds of about 40 mph.
Official NHC advisory text
...ELIDA BECOMES POST-TROPICAL... ...DANGEROUS SURF AND HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CONTINUES... As of 8:00 AM PDT Mon Jul 20 the center of Elida was located near 26.4, -127.2 with movement NNW at 13 mph. The minimum central pressure was 1000 mb with maximum sustained winds of about 40 mph.
Source: NOAA / NHC
Advisory Timeline #23
Elida losing deep convection.
Official NHC advisory text
ZCZC MIATCPEP5 ALL TTAA00 KNHC DDHHMM BULLETIN Tropical Storm Elida Advisory Number 23 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP052026 200 AM PDT Mon Jul 20 2026 ...ELIDA LOSING DEEP CONVECTION... ...DANGEROUS SURF AND HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA... SUMMARY OF 200 AM PDT...0900 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...25.3N 127.1W ABOUT 1095 MI...1765 KM WNW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH...85 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...NNW OR 340 DEGREES AT 13 MPH...20 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...996 MB...29.42 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 Elida was located near latitude 25.3 North, longitude 127.1 West. Elida is moving toward the north-northwest near 13 mph (20 km/h). A turn to the north with an increase in forward speed is forecast the during the next couple days. Maximum sustained winds are near 50 mph (85 km/h) with higher gusts. Gradual weakening is anticipated. Elida is forecast to become a post-tropical cyclone today or tonight. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 160 miles (260 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 996 mb (29.42 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- SURF: Swells generated by Elida will affect portions of the west coast of the Baja California Peninsula and southern California during the next several days. 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 800 AM PDT. $$ Forecaster Kelly NNNN
Source: NOAA / NHC
Advisory Timeline #22
Elida begins to accelerate toward colder waters.
Official NHC advisory text
ZCZC MIATCPEP5 ALL TTAA00 KNHC DDHHMM BULLETIN Tropical Storm Elida Advisory Number 22 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP052026 800 PM PDT Sun Jul 19 2026 ...ELIDA BEGINS TO ACCELERATE TOWARD COLDER WATERS... SUMMARY OF 800 PM PDT...0300 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...24.1N 126.8W ABOUT 1075 MI...1725 KM W OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH...85 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...NNW OR 335 DEGREES AT 12 MPH...19 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...996 MB...29.42 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 800 PM PDT (0300 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Elida was located near latitude 24.1 North, longitude 126.8 West. Elida is moving toward the north-northwest near 12 mph (19 km/h). A turn toward the north at a slightly faster speed is expected tonight through Monday. The system is then expected to continue northward but gradually slow down over the following day or two. Maximum sustained winds are near 50 mph (85 km/h) with higher gusts. Gradual weakening is anticipated. Elida is forecast to become a remnant low late Monday or early Tuesday. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 175 miles (280 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 996 mb (29.42 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- SURF: Swells generated by Elida will affect portions of the west coast of the Baja California Peninsula and southern California during the next several days. These swells will likely result in life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Please consult products from your local weather office. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 200 AM PDT. $$ Forecaster D. Zelinsky NNNN
Source: NOAA / NHC
Advisory Timeline #21
Tropical Storm Elida Advisory Number 21
Official NHC advisory text
ZCZC MIATCPEP5 ALL TTAA00 KNHC DDHHMM BULLETIN Tropical Storm Elida Advisory Number 21 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP052026 200 PM PDT Sun Jul 19 2026 ...ELIDA EXPECTED TO WEAKEN TO A REMNANT LOW WITHIN A COUPLE OF DAYS... SUMMARY OF 200 PM PDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...23.2N 125.9W ABOUT 1015 MI...1635 KM W OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...60 MPH...95 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...NNW OR 340 DEGREES AT 10 MPH...17 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...996 MB...29.42 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 Elida was located near latitude 23.2 North, longitude 125.9 West. Elida is moving toward the north-northwest near 10 mph (17 km/h). The storm is expected to increase in forward speed as it turns more northward over the next couple of days. Maximum sustained winds are near 60 mph (95 km/h) with higher gusts. Weakening is expected during the next couple of days, and the cyclone is likely to dissipate by late Wednesday. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 185 miles (295 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 996 mb (29.42 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 800 PM PDT. $$ Forecaster Katz/Pasch NNNN
Source: NOAA / NHC
Advisory Timeline #20
Elida likely to weaken to a remnant low in a couple of days.
Official NHC advisory text
ZCZC MIATCPEP5 ALL TTAA00 KNHC DDHHMM BULLETIN Tropical Storm Elida Advisory Number 20 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP052026 800 AM PDT Sun Jul 19 2026 ...ELIDA LIKELY TO WEAKEN TO A REMNANT LOW IN A COUPLE OF DAYS... SUMMARY OF 800 AM PDT...1500 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...22.2N 125.3W ABOUT 985 MI...1580 KM W OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...60 MPH...95 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...NNW OR 340 DEGREES AT 9 MPH...15 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...996 MB...29.42 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 800 AM PDT (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Elida was located near latitude 22.2 North, longitude 125.3 West. Elida is moving toward the north-northwest near 9 mph (15 km/h). The storm is expected to increase in forward speed as it turns further northward over the next couple of days. Maximum sustained winds are near 60 mph (95 km/h) with higher gusts. Steady weakening is expected during the next couple of days, and the cyclone is likely to dissipate by late Wednesday. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 185 miles (295 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 996 mb (29.42 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- SURF: Swells generated by Elida will affect portions of the west coast of the Baja California Peninsula and southern California through early next week. These swells will likely result in life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Please consult products from your local weather office. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 200 PM PDT. $$ Forecaster Katz/Pasch NNNN
Source: NOAA / NHC