ZCZC MIATCPEP5 ALL TTAA00 KNHC DDHHMM BULLETIN Hurricane Otis Advisory Number 25 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP152017 200 PM PDT Sun Sep 17 2017 ...OTIS RAPIDLY STRENGTHENING... ...NOW A CATEGORY 2 HURRICANE... SUMMARY OF 200 PM PDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...17.0N 127.3W ABOUT 1200 MI...1930 KM WSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...105 MPH...165 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...N OR 360 DEGREES AT 5 MPH...7 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...973 MB...28.74 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK ------------------------------ At 200 PM PDT (2100 UTC), the center of Hurricane Otis was located near latitude 17.0 North, longitude 127.3 West. Otis is moving toward the north near 5 mph (7 km/h). A slow northward or north-northwestward motion is expected during the next day or two. Maximum sustained winds have significantly increased to near 105 mph (165 km/h) with higher gusts. Some additional strengthening is possible through tonight, but weakening should commence on Monday. Otis is a very compact system. Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 25 miles (35 km) from the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 70 miles (110 km). The estimated minimum central pressure is 973 mb (28.74 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 800 PM PDT. $$ Forecaster Cangialosi NNNN
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