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Tropical Storm JIMENA


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TROPICAL STORM JIMENA ADVISORY NUMBER   3
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL       EP132015
200 AM PDT THU AUG 27 2015

...JIMENA BECOMES THE TENTH TROPICAL STORM OF THE SEASON...


SUMMARY OF 200 AM PDT...0900 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...12.3N 116.4W
ABOUT 845 MI...1365 KM SSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH...65 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 285 DEGREES AT 15 MPH...24 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1005 MB...29.68 INCHES


WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.


DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK
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At 200 AM PDT (0900 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Jimena was
located near latitude 12.3 North, longitude 116.4 West. Jimena is
moving toward the west-northwest near 15 mph (24 km/h).  A turn
toward the west with some decrease in forward speed is expected
today, and this general motion should continue through Friday.

Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 40 mph (65 km/h) with
higher gusts.  Jimena is forecast to strengthen into a hurricane on
Friday.

Tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 35 miles (55 km)
from the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1005 mb (29.68 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None.


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 800 AM PDT.

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Forecaster Blake

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