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WTPZ35 KNHC 170849
TCPEP5

BULLETIN
Tropical Storm Otis Advisory Number  23
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP152017
200 AM PDT Sun Sep 17 2017

...OTIS BARELY MOVING...


SUMMARY OF 200 AM PDT...0900 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...16.1N 127.4W
ABOUT 1230 MI...1980 KM WSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH...85 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 315 DEGREES AT 2 MPH...4 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 200 AM PDT (0900 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Otis was
located near latitude 16.1 North, longitude 127.4 West.  Otis is
moving toward the northwest near 2 mph (4 km/h).  A turn toward the
north is expected later today, but Otis is forecast to move very
little for the next 48 hours.

Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 50 mph (85 km/h)
with higher gusts.  Some additional strengthening is possible today.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 45 miles (75 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 800 AM PDT.

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Forecaster Zelinsky