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WTPZ35 KNHC 260842
TCPEP5

BULLETIN
Tropical Storm Rosa Advisory Number   5
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP202018
300 AM MDT Wed Sep 26 2018

...ROSA EXPECTED TO BECOME A HURRICANE LATER TODAY...


SUMMARY OF 300 AM MDT...0900 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...15.5N 110.4W
ABOUT 470 MI...755 KM WSW OF MANZANILLO MEXICO
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...65 MPH...100 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 290 DEGREES AT 10 MPH...17 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...997 MB...29.44 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 300 AM MDT (0900 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Rosa was
located near latitude 15.5 North, longitude 110.4 West. Rosa is
moving toward the west-northwest near 10 mph (17 km/h), and this
general motion is forecast to continue for the next two to three
days.  A turn to the northwest is expected by Friday night.

Maximum sustained winds are near 65 mph (100 km/h) with higher
gusts.  Rapid strengthening is anticipated, and Rosa is forecast to
become a hurricane later today and a major hurricane on Thursday.

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

The estimated minimum central pressure is 997 mb (29.44 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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SURF:  Swells generated by Rosa will affect portions of the coast of
southwestern Mexico and the southern Baja California Peninsula
late this week and over the weekend.  These swells are likely to
cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Please
consult products from your local weather office.


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 900 AM MDT.

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Forecaster Cangialosi