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Tropical Storm JOVA


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Tropical Storm Jova Advisory Number   3
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP122017
900 AM MDT Sat Aug 12 2017

...DISORGANIZED JOVA PASSING JUST NORTH OF SOCORRO ISLAND...


SUMMARY OF 900 AM MDT...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...20.1N 111.2W
ABOUT 90 MI...145 KM N OF SOCORRO ISLAND
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH...65 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 295 DEGREES AT 13 MPH...20 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 Jova was
located near latitude 20.1 North, longitude 111.2 West.  Jova is
moving toward the west-northwest near 13 mph (20 km/h).  A turn
toward the west is expected later today, and the tropical storm
should continue moving westward through early next week.

Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher gusts.
Gradual weakening is forecast during the next 48 h, and Jova is
forecast to become a remnant low on Monday.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 45 miles (75 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 Zelinsky

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