ZCZC MIATCPEP4 ALL TTAA00 KNHC DDHHMM BULLETIN HURRICANE OLAF ADVISORY NUMBER 14 NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL EP192015 200 AM PDT SUN OCT 18 2015 ...OLAF BECOMES THE ELEVENTH HURRICANE OF THE EASTERN PACIFIC SEASON... SUMMARY OF 200 AM PDT...0900 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...9.4N 131.9W ABOUT 1725 MI...2780 KM WSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...75 MPH...120 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 275 DEGREES AT 9 MPH...15 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...991 MB...29.27 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK ------------------------------ At 200 AM PDT (0900 UTC), the center of Hurricane Olaf was located near latitude 9.4 North, longitude 131.9 West. Olaf is moving toward the west near 9 mph (15 km/h). This general motion is expected to continue today with a turn toward the west-northwest forecast on Monday. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 75 mph (120 km/h) with higher gusts. Some strengthening is forecast and Olaf could become a major hurricane on Monday. Hurricane force winds extend outward up to 15 miles (30 km) from the center and tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 140 miles (220 km). The estimated minimum central pressure is 991 mb (29.27 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 800 AM PDT. $$ Forecaster Blake NNNN
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