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Tropical Storm IRWIN


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Tropical Storm Irwin Advisory Number   6
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP102017
200 PM PDT Sun Jul 23 2017

...IRWIN STRENGTHENS A LITTLE...


SUMMARY OF 200 PM PDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...14.9N 116.6W
ABOUT 705 MI...1135 KM SW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...45 MPH...75 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 270 DEGREES AT 8 MPH...13 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 200 PM PDT (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Irwin was
located near latitude 14.9 North, longitude 116.6 West.  Irwin is
moving toward the west near 8 mph (13 km/h), and this motion at a
slower forward speed is expected during the next couple of days.

Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 45 mph (75 km/h)
with higher gusts.  Additional strengthening is forecast during
the next 48 hours, and Irwin could become a hurricane on Tuesday.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 80 miles (130 km)
to the north of 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 800 PM PDT.

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Forecaster Berg

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