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Tropical Depression GILMA


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Tropical Depression Gilma Advisory Number   9
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP082018
200 PM PDT Sat Jul 28 2018

...GILMA ENCOUNTERING HOSTILE ENVIRONMENT AS IT MOVES TOWARD THE
CENTRAL PACIFIC...


SUMMARY OF 200 PM PDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...15.8N 134.3W
ABOUT 1395 MI...2240 KM E OF HILO HAWAII
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 285 DEGREES AT 10 MPH...17 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1008 MB...29.77 INCHES


WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.


DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
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At 200 PM PDT (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Gilma
was located near latitude 15.8 North, longitude 134.3 West. The
depression is moving toward the west-northwest near 10 mph (17 km/h)
and this motion is expected to continue tonight with a turn to the
west over the next few days.

Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts.
Gradual weakening is expected, and Gilma is forecast to become a
remnant low on Sunday, and dissipate by the middle of next week.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1008 mb (29.77 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 Cangialosi/Latto

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