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WTPZ35 KNHC 240231
TCPEP5

BULLETIN
Tropical Storm Irwin Advisory Number   7
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP102017
800 PM PDT Sun Jul 23 2017

...IRWIN STRENGTHENS A LITTLE MORE...


SUMMARY OF 800 PM PDT...0300 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...14.9N 117.3W
ABOUT 735 MI...1180 KM SW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH...85 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 270 DEGREES AT 8 MPH...13 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1001 MB...29.56 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 800 PM PDT (0300 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Irwin was
located near latitude 14.9 North, longitude 117.3 West. Irwin is
moving toward the west near 8 mph (13 km/h) and this heading with a
decrease in forward speed is expected during the next couple of
days.

Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 50 mph (85 km/h) with
higher gusts. Additional strengthening is expected during
the next 48 hours, and Irwin is forecast to become a hurricane by
Tuesday.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 80 miles (130 km)
from the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1001 mb (29.56 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 200 AM PDT.

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Forecaster Cangialosi