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Tropical Storm ULIKA


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TROPICAL STORM ULIKA ADVISORY NUMBER   6
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL       EP192016
200 PM PDT TUE SEP 27 2016

...ULIKA INTENSIFIES A LITTLE MORE AS IT CONTINUES NORTHEASTWARD...


SUMMARY OF 200 PM PDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...12.7N 139.6W
ABOUT 1135 MI...1825 KM ESE OF HILO HAWAII
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...60 MPH...95 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NE OR 45 DEGREES AT 5 MPH...7 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...997 MB...29.44 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 Ulika was
located near latitude 12.7 North, longitude 139.6 West. Ulika is
moving toward the northeast near 5 mph (7 km/h).  A turn toward the
north-northeast is expected later tonight, and a turn toward the
north is forecast Wednesday or Wednesday night.

Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 60 mph (95 km/h)
with higher gusts.  Some additional strengthening is forecast
through Wednesday.  Ulika is expected to begin weakening Wednesday
night or Thursday.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 70 miles (110 km)
from the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 997 mb (29.44 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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