Past storm
Post-Tropical Cyclone Hernan
Final NHC advisoryNHC issued its final advisory for Hernan. The final official forecast graphic, interactive track, wind animation based on NOAA data, and recent official advisories are preserved below.
Highest classification reached: Tropical StormAug 13–15, 2026
Hernan advisory updated:
Key Facts
- Type
- Post-Tropical Cyclone
- Max sustained wind
- 30 mph
- Min pressure
- 1009 mb
- Movement
- W 12 mph
- Distance to BCS
- 1575 mi
- Type
- Post-Tropical Cyclone
- Max sustained wind
- 30 mph
- Min pressure
- 1009 mb
- Movement
- W 12 mph
- Distance to BCS
- 1575 mi
Historical Track
HernanPost-TropicalMax wind30 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 #12
Hernan has become a remnant low. This is the final NHC advisory on the system.
Official NHC advisory text
ZCZC MIATCPEP3 ALL TTAA00 KNHC DDHHMM BULLETIN Post-Tropical Cyclone Hernan Advisory Number 12 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP082026 1100 AM HST Sat Aug 15 2026 ...HERNAN HAS BECOME A REMNANT LOW... ...THIS IS THE FINAL NHC ADVISORY ON THE SYSTEM... SUMMARY OF 1100 AM HST...2100 UTC...INFORMATION ----------------------------------------------- LOCATION...15.8N 135.9W ABOUT 1760 MI...2835 KM W OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...30 MPH...45 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 270 DEGREES AT 12 MPH...19 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1009 MB...29.80 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 Post-Tropical Cyclone Hernan was located near latitude 15.8 North, longitude 135.9 West. The post-tropical cyclone is moving toward the west near 12 mph (19 km/h) and this general motion is expected to continue through the next few days. Maximum sustained winds are near 30 mph (45 km/h) with higher gusts. Slow weakening is forecast to occur over the next couple of days before dissipation occurs on Tuesday. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1009 mb (29.80 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- This is the last public advisory issued by the National Hurricane Center on Hernan. For additional information on the remnant low please see High Seas Forecasts issued by the National Weather Service, under AWIPS header NFDHSFEPI, WMO header FZPN01 KWBC, and on the web at ocean.weather.gov/shtml/NFDHSFEPI.php $$ Forecaster Katz/Berg NNNN
Source: NOAA / NHC
Advisory Timeline
HERNAN HAS BECOME A REMNANT LOW. THIS IS THE FINAL NHC ADVISORY ON THE SYSTEM. As of 11:00 AM HST Sat Aug 15 the center of Hernan was located near 15.8, -135.9 with movement W at 12 mph. The minimum central pressure was 1009 mb with maximum sustained winds of about 30 mph.
Official NHC advisory text
...HERNAN HAS BECOME A REMNANT LOW... ...THIS IS THE FINAL NHC ADVISORY ON THE SYSTEM... As of 11:00 AM HST Sat Aug 15 the center of Hernan was located near 15.8, -135.9 with movement W at 12 mph. The minimum central pressure was 1009 mb with maximum sustained winds of about 30 mph.
Source: NOAA / NHC
Advisory Timeline #11
Hernan expected to become a remnant low today.
Official NHC advisory text
ZCZC MIATCPEP3 ALL TTAA00 KNHC DDHHMM BULLETIN Tropical Depression Hernan Advisory Number 11 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP082026 500 AM HST Sat Aug 15 2026 ...HERNAN EXPECTED TO BECOME A REMNANT LOW TODAY... SUMMARY OF 500 AM HST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...16.1N 134.9W ABOUT 1690 MI...2720 KM WSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 270 DEGREES AT 12 MPH...19 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1006 MB...29.71 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 500 AM HST (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Hernan was located near latitude 16.1 North, longitude 134.9 West. The depression is moving toward the west near 12 mph (19 km/h) and this general motion is expected to continue through the next few days. Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts. Slow weakening is forecast during the few days, and Hernan is forecast to degenerate to a remnant low pressure area later today. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1006 mb (29.71 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 1100 AM HST. $$ Forecaster Katz/Berg NNNN
Source: NOAA / NHC
Advisory Timeline #10
Hernan expected to become a remnant low on saturday.
Official NHC advisory text
ZCZC MIATCPEP3 ALL TTAA00 KNHC DDHHMM BULLETIN Tropical Depression Hernan Advisory Number 10 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP082026 1100 PM HST Fri Aug 14 2026 ...HERNAN EXPECTED TO BECOME A REMNANT LOW ON SATURDAY... SUMMARY OF 1100 PM HST...0900 UTC...INFORMATION ----------------------------------------------- LOCATION...16.4N 133.8W ABOUT 1615 MI...2600 KM WSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 275 DEGREES AT 13 MPH...20 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1006 MB...29.71 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 1100 PM HST (0900 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Hernan was located near latitude 16.4 North, longitude 133.8 West. The depression is moving toward the west near 13 mph (20 km/h) and this general motion is expected to continue through the next few days. Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts. Slow weakening is forecast during the few days, and Hernan is forecast to degenerate to a remnant low pressure area of Saturday. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1006 mb (29.71 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 500 AM HST. $$ Forecaster Beven NNNN
Source: NOAA / NHC
Advisory Timeline #9
Center of Hernan reforms a little to the north.
Official NHC advisory text
ZCZC MIATCPEP3 ALL TTAA00 KNHC DDHHMM BULLETIN Tropical Depression Hernan Advisory Number 9 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP082026 500 PM HST Fri Aug 14 2026 ...CENTER OF HERNAN REFORMS A LITTLE TO THE NORTH... SUMMARY OF 500 PM HST...0300 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...16.2N 132.9W ABOUT 1565 MI...2515 KM WSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 275 DEGREES AT 14 MPH...22 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1005 MB...29.68 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 500 PM HST (0300 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Hernan was located near latitude 16.2 North, longitude 132.9 West. The depression is moving toward the west near 14 mph (22 km/h) and this motion is expected to continue through early next week. Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts. Slow weakening is forecast during the next 48 hours, and Hernan is forecast to become a post-tropical cyclone within the next day or so. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1005 mb (29.68 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 1100 PM HST. $$ Forecaster Mahoney/Pasch NNNN
Source: NOAA / NHC