738 
WTPZ35 KNHC 251434
TCPEP5

BULLETIN
Tropical Storm Rosa Advisory Number   2
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP202018
900 AM MDT Tue Sep 25 2018

...DEPRESSION STRENGTHENS INTO A TROPICAL STORM...


SUMMARY OF 900 AM MDT...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...14.7N 108.0W
ABOUT 385 MI...620 KM SW OF MANZANILLO MEXICO
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...45 MPH...75 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 285 DEGREES AT 9 MPH...15 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1004 MB...29.65 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 900 AM MDT (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Rosa was
located near latitude 14.7 North, longitude 108.0 West.  Rosa is
moving toward the west-northwest near 9 mph (15 km/h), and this
general motion is expected to continue for the next few days.

Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 45 mph (75 km/h) with
higher gusts.  Additional strengthening is likely, and Rosa could
become a hurricane on Tuesday.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 45 miles (75 km)
from the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1004 mb (29.65 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None.


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 300 PM MDT.

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Forecaster Pasch