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WTPZ32 KNHC 030832
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BULLETIN
Hurricane Fabio Advisory Number  11
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP072018
300 AM MDT Tue Jul 03 2018

...FABIO EXPECTED TO BECOME A MAJOR HURRICANE...


SUMMARY OF 300 AM MDT...0900 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...15.1N 114.5W
ABOUT 615 MI...990 KM SSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...90 MPH...150 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 295 DEGREES AT 15 MPH...24 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...977 MB...28.85 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 300 AM MDT (0900 UTC), the center of Hurricane Fabio was located
near latitude 15.1 North, longitude 114.5 West. Fabio is moving
toward the west-northwest near 15 mph (24 km/h), and this general
motion is expected to continue during the next several days.

Maximum sustained winds remain near 90 mph (150 km/h) with higher
gusts.  However, strengthening is indicated, and Fabio is forecast
to be a major hurricane later today or early Wednesday. Steady to
rapid weakening is expected to begin after that time.

Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 35 miles (55 km) from the
center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 160 miles
(260 km).

The estimated minimum central pressure is 977 mb (28.85 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None.


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 900 AM MDT.

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Forecaster Avila