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Tropical Storm AGATHA


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TROPICAL STORM AGATHA ADVISORY NUMBER   4
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL       EP022016
200 PM PDT SAT JUL 02 2016

...AGATHA MOVING WEST-NORTHWESTWARD OVER THE OPEN EASTERN PACIFIC...


SUMMARY OF 200 PM PDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...16.1N 120.1W
ABOUT 815 MI...1310 KM WSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH...65 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 295 DEGREES AT 12 MPH...19 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 PM PDT (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Agatha was
located near latitude 16.1 North, longitude 120.1 West.  Agatha is
moving toward the west-northwest near 12 mph (19 km/h), and this
motion is expected to continue through Sunday.  A turn toward the
west is expected Sunday night or Monday.

Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher gusts.
Some strengthening is expected this afternoon and tonight.
Subsequently, Agatha is expected to weaken Sunday and Sunday night.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 45 miles (75 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 PM PDT.

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Forecaster Beven

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