891 
WTPZ35 KNHC 290232
TCPEP5

BULLETIN
Tropical Storm Miriam Advisory Number  12
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP152018
800 PM PDT Tue Aug 28 2018

...MIRIAM MAINTAINING A WESTWARD MOTION...
...NO CHANGE IN STRENGTH...

SUMMARY OF 800 PM PDT...0300 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...14.1N 137.4W
ABOUT 1230 MI...1980 KM ESE OF HILO HAWAII
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...60 MPH...95 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 270 DEGREES AT 13 MPH...20 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1000 MB...29.53 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 800 PM PDT (0300 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Miriam was
located near latitude 14.1 North, longitude 137.4 West.  Miriam is
moving toward the west near 13 mph (20 km/h), and this motion is
expected to continue through Wednesday.  A turn toward the
northwest and north-northwest is expected Thursday and Thursday
night, followed by a turn toward the north on Friday.

Maximum sustained winds are near 60 mph (95 km/h) with higher gusts.
Little change in strength is expected during the next day or so.
Some gradual strengthening is possible Wednesday night and
Thursday, before weakening begins on Friday.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 80 miles (130 km)
from the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1000 mb (29.53 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None.


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 200 AM PDT.

$$
Forecaster Roberts