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WTPZ35 KNHC 180832
TCPEP5

BULLETIN
Hurricane Otis Advisory Number  27
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP152017
200 AM PDT Mon Sep 18 2017

...FICKLE OTIS NOW RAPIDLY WEAKENING...


SUMMARY OF 200 AM PDT...0900 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...18.5N 127.3W
ABOUT 1165 MI...1870 KM WSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...100 MPH...155 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...N OR 355 DEGREES AT 6 MPH...9 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...976 MB...28.82 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 Hurricane Otis was located
near latitude 18.5 North, longitude 127.3 West.  Otis is moving
toward the north near 6 mph (9 km/h).  A slower northward motion
is expected later today, followed by a turn to the west and
southwest by late Tuesday.

Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 100 mph (155 km/h)
with higher gusts.  Rapid weakening is forecast during the next 48
hours.

Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 25 miles (35 km) from the
center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 70 miles
(110 km).

The estimated minimum central pressure is 976 mb (28.82 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None.


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 800 AM PDT.

$$
Forecaster Blake