890 
WTPZ35 KNHC 012037
TCPEP5

BULLETIN
Tropical Storm Hector Advisory Number   5
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP102018
200 PM PDT Wed Aug 01 2018

...HECTOR NOW WITH 50-MPH WINDS...


SUMMARY OF 200 PM PDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...13.8N 121.2W
ABOUT 970 MI...1560 KM SW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH...85 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 280 DEGREES AT 12 MPH...19 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1002 MB...29.59 INCHES


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


DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
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At 200 PM PDT (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Hector was
located near latitude 13.8 North, longitude 121.2 West. Hector is
moving toward the west near 12 mph (19 km/h) and this motion is
expected to continue for the next few days.

Maximum sustained winds are near 50 mph (85 km/h) with higher gusts.
Strengthening is forecast during the next few days, and Hector is
forecast to become a hurricane on Friday.

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

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1002 mb (29.59 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None.


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 800 PM PDT.

$$
Forecaster Blake