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Tropical Storm Miriam Advisory Number   3
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP152018
200 PM PDT Sun Aug 26 2018

...MIRIAM FORECAST TO BECOME A HURRICANE ON MONDAY...


SUMMARY OF 200 PM PDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...13.6N 126.6W
ABOUT 1270 MI...2040 KM WSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...45 MPH...75 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 280 DEGREES AT 14 MPH...22 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1004 MB...29.65 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 Storm Miriam was
located near latitude 13.6 North, longitude 126.6 West.  Miriam is
moving toward the west near 14 mph (22 km/h), and this general
motion is expected to continue during the next few days.

Maximum sustained winds remain near 45 mph (75 km/h) with higher
gusts.  Steady strengthening is forecast during the next couple of
days, and Miriam is expected to become a hurricane by late Monday.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 45 miles (75 km)
from the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1004 mb (29.65 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

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