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Tropical Storm CELIA


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TROPICAL STORM CELIA ADVISORY NUMBER   8
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL       EP042016
900 AM MDT FRI JUL 08 2016

...DEPRESSION BECOMES TROPICAL STORM CELIA...


SUMMARY OF 900 AM MDT...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...12.6N 112.8W
ABOUT 735 MI...1185 KM SSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...45 MPH...75 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 275 DEGREES AT 9 MPH...15 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1003 MB...29.62 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 900 AM MDT (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Celia was
located near latitude 12.6 North, longitude 112.8 West.  Celia is
moving toward the west near 9 mph (15 km/h) and this motion is
expected to continue with some increase in forward speed during the
next couple of days.

Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 45 mph (75 km/h) with
higher gusts.  Some additional strengthening is forecast during the
next 48 hours, and Celia may become a hurricane on Sunday.

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

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1003 mb (29.62 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None.


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 300 PM MDT.

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Forecaster Beven

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