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WTPZ34 KNHC 102045
TCPEP4

BULLETIN
HURRICANE CELIA ADVISORY NUMBER  17
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL       EP042016
200 PM PDT SUN JUL 10 2016

...CELIA BECOMES THE SECOND HURRICANE OF THE 2016 SEASON....


SUMMARY OF 200 PM PDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...15.0N 122.5W
ABOUT 985 MI...1585 KM WSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...80 MPH...130 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 275 DEGREES AT 14 MPH...22 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...988 MB...29.18 INCHES


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


DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK
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At 200 PM PDT (2100 UTC), the center of Hurricane Celia was located
near latitude 15.0 North, longitude 122.5 West. Celia is moving
toward the west near 14 mph (22 km/h), and this motion is expected
to continue through Monday.  A turn toward the west-northwest is
forecast to begin by Monday night.

Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 80 mph (130 km/h)
with higher gusts. Additional strengthening is expected through
Monday. Slow weakening is forecast to begin on Tuesday.

Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 15 miles (30 km) from the
center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 140 miles
(220 km).

The estimated minimum central pressure is 988 mb (29.18 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None.


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 800 PM PDT.

$$
Forecaster Stewart