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WTPZ35 KNHC 290852
TCPEP5

BULLETIN
Tropical Storm Miriam Advisory Number  13
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP152018
200 AM PDT Wed Aug 29 2018

...MIRIAM A LITTLE STRONGER...


SUMMARY OF 200 AM PDT...0900 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...14.2N 138.4W
ABOUT 1165 MI...1875 KM ESE OF HILO HAWAII
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...65 MPH...100 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 275 DEGREES AT 13 MPH...20 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...999 MB...29.50 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 Miriam was
located near latitude 14.2 North, longitude 138.4 West.  Miriam is
moving toward the west near 13 mph (20 km/h).  A turn toward the
west-northwest with a decrease in forward speed is expected by
tonight, followed by a turn toward the northwest and north through
Friday night.

Maximum sustained winds are near 65 mph (100 km/h) with higher
gusts.  Some strengthening is possible during the next day or two,
but Miriam is expected to begin weakening by Friday.

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

The estimated minimum central pressure is 999 mb (29.50 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None.


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 800 AM PDT.

$$
Forecaster Berg