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Hurricane Sergio Advisory Number  38
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP212018
200 PM PDT Mon Oct 08 2018

...SERGIO DRIFTING NORTHWARD...


SUMMARY OF 200 PM PDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...15.7N 128.5W
ABOUT 1310 MI...2105 KM WSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...85 MPH...140 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...N OR 360 DEGREES AT 3 MPH...6 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...978 MB...28.88 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 large eye of Hurricane Sergio was
located near latitude 15.7 North, longitude 128.5 West. Sergio is
toward the north near 3 mph (6 km/h). A slow turn toward the
northeast is expected tonight, followed by an acceleration toward
the northeast beginning Tuesday.

Maximum sustained winds are near 85 mph (140 km/h) with higher
gusts.  Gradual weakening is anticipated during the next several
days.

Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 60 miles (95 km) from the
center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 140 miles
(220 km).

The estimated minimum central pressure is 978 mb (28.88 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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SURF:  Swells generated by Sergio will begin to affect much of the
Baja California Peninsula by Wednesday.  These swells are likely to
cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions.  Please
consult products from your local weather office.


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 800 PM PDT.

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Forecaster Zelinsky

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