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WTPZ35 KNHC 170240
TCPEP5

BULLETIN
Tropical Storm Otis Advisory Number  22
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP152017
800 PM PDT Sat Sep 16 2017

...OTIS BECOMING BETTER ORGANIZED...


SUMMARY OF 800 PM PDT...0300 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...15.9N 127.3W
ABOUT 1230 MI...1980 KM WSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...45 MPH...75 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 280 DEGREES AT 3 MPH...6 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1003 MB...29.62 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 Otis was
located near latitude 15.9 North, longitude 127.3 West. Otis is
moving toward the west near 3 mph (6 km/h).  A slow northward
movement is expected to begin overnight and continue through the
next couple of days.

The estimated maximum sustained winds are near 45 mph (75 km/h)
with higher gusts. Otis is forecast to strengthen slightly during
the next 48 hours.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 35 miles (55 km)
from the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1003 mb (29.62 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 Zelinsky