812 
WTPZ35 KNHC 030850
TCPEP5

BULLETIN
Hurricane Hector Advisory Number  11
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP102018
200 AM PDT Fri Aug 03 2018

...INTENSITY OF HECTOR FLUCTUATING...
...STILL EXPECTED TO BECOME A MAJOR HURRICANE...


SUMMARY OF 200 AM PDT...0900 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...14.0N 127.8W
ABOUT 1320 MI...2125 KM WSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...105 MPH...165 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 270 DEGREES AT 12 MPH...19 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...975 MB...28.80 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 eye of Hurricane Hector was located
near latitude 14.0 North, longitude 127.8 West. Hector is moving
toward the west near 12 mph (19 km/h).  This general motion is
expected to continue through the weekend.

Maximum sustained winds are near 105 mph (165 km/h) with higher
gusts.  Some gradual strengthening is forecast, and Hector is
expected to become a major hurricane within the next day or two.

Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 15 miles (30 km) from the
center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 70 miles
(110 km).

The estimated minimum central pressure is 975 mb (28.80 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None.


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 800 AM PDT.

$$
Forecaster Zelinsky