173 
WTPZ35 KNHC 020845
TCPEP5

BULLETIN
Tropical Storm Hector Advisory Number   7
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP102018
200 AM PDT Thu Aug 02 2018

...HECTOR QUICKLY STRENGTHENING...
...EXPECTED TO BECOME A HURRICANE LATER TODAY...


SUMMARY OF 200 AM PDT...0900 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...14.3N 123.4W
ABOUT 1065 MI...1710 KM WSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...70 MPH...110 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 285 DEGREES AT 12 MPH...19 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...995 MB...29.39 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 AM PDT (0900 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Hector was
located near latitude 14.3 North, longitude 123.4 West. Hector is
moving toward the west-northwest near 12 mph (19 km/h).  A general
westward motion at a similar forward speed is expected for the next
several days.

Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 70 mph (110 km/h)
with higher gusts.  Additional strengthening is forecast, and Hector
is expected to become a hurricane later today.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 60 miles (95 km)
from the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 995 mb (29.39 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None.


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 800 AM PDT.

$$
Forecaster Zelinsky