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Post-Tropical Cyclone JOHN


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Post-Tropical Cyclone John Advisory Number  20
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP122018
800 AM PDT Fri Aug 10 2018

...JOHN WEAKENS TO A REMNANT LOW...
...THIS IS THE LAST ADVISORY...


SUMMARY OF 800 AM PDT...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...26.8N 121.1W
ABOUT 475 MI...760 KM SSW OF SAN DIEGO CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 310 DEGREES AT 10 MPH...17 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 OUTLOOK
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At 800 AM PDT (1500 UTC), the center of Post-Tropical Cyclone John
was located near latitude 26.8 North, longitude 121.1 West. The
post-tropical cyclone is moving toward the northwest near 10 mph (17
km/h), and this motion is expected to continue until dissipation
occurs in a couple of days.

Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts.
Additional weakening is anticipated.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1003 mb (29.62 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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SURF:  Swells generated by John continue to affect portions
of the Baja California peninsula and southern California. These
swells should begin to gradually subside, but could still cause
life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Please consult
products from your local weather office.

NEXT ADVISORY
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This is the last public advisory issued by the National Hurricane
Center on this system. For additional information on the remnant low
please see High Seas Forecasts issued by the National Weather
Service, under AWIPS header NFDHSFEPI, WMO header FZPN02 KWBC, and
on the web at https://ocean.weather.gov/shtml/NFDHSFEPI.shtml.


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Forecaster Avila

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