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WTPZ33 KNHC 242034
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BULLETIN
Tropical Storm Celia Advisory Number  33
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP032022
300 PM MDT Fri Jun 24 2022
 
...CELIA HEADED TOWARD COOLER WATERS BUT COULD STILL BECOME A
HURRICANE ON SATURDAY...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 300 PM MDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...17.2N 108.9W
ABOUT 305 MI...490 KM SW OF CABO CORRIENTES MEXICO
ABOUT 175 MI...285 KM SE OF SOCORRO ISLAND
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...65 MPH...100 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 285 DEGREES AT 6 MPH...9 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...993 MB...29.33 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 PM MDT (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Celia was
located near latitude 17.2 North, longitude 108.9 West.  Celia is
moving toward the west-northwest near 6 mph (9 km/h).  A continued 
west-northwestward motion with a gradual increase in forward speed 
is expected through Monday.
 
Maximum sustained winds are near 65 mph (100 km/h) with higher
gusts.  Some strengthening is possible, and Celia could become a 
hurricane tonight or on Saturday.  Gradual weakening is expected to 
begin on Sunday.
 
Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 105 miles (165 km)
to the east of the center.
 
The estimated minimum central pressure is 993 mb (29.33 inches).
 
 
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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SURF:  Swells are affecting portions of the southwestern coast of
Mexico and will spread northward to the southern Baja California
peninsula and the coast of west-central Mexico today and Saturday.
These conditions could cause life-threatening surf and rip currents.
Please consult products from your local weather office.
 
 
NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 900 PM MDT.
 
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Forecaster Berg