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WTPZ32 KNHC 070230
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BULLETIN
Hurricane John Advisory Number   6
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP122018
900 PM MDT Mon Aug 06 2018

...JOHN FORECAST TO STRENGTHEN ON TUESDAY...


SUMMARY OF 900 PM MDT...0300 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...16.7N 108.6W
ABOUT 320 MI...510 KM SW OF CABO CORRIENTES MEXICO
ABOUT 435 MI...700 KM S OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...75 MPH...120 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 325 DEGREES AT 8 MPH...13 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...989 MB...29.21 INCHES


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

Interests in the southern portion of the Baja California peninsula
should monitor the progress of John.


DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
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At 900 PM MDT (0300 UTC), the ragged eye of Hurricane John was
located near latitude 16.7 North, longitude 108.6 West. John is
moving toward the northwest near 8 mph (13 km/h), and a faster
northwestward motion is forecast for the next few days.

Maximum sustained winds remain near 75 mph (120 km/h) with
higher gusts.  Some strengthening is forecast and John is expected
to become a major hurricane by late Tuesday or early Wednesday.

Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 25 miles (35 km) from the
center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 105 miles
(165 km).

The estimated minimum central pressure is 989 mb (29.21 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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SURF:  Swells generated by John are expected to begin affecting the
coasts of southwestern Mexico and the southern portion of the Baja
California peninsula during the next day or so.  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 300 AM MDT.

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Forecaster Avila