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WTPZ35 KNHC 030836
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Tropical Storm Xavier Advisory Number   3
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP252018
300 AM MDT Sat Nov 03 2018

...XAVIER STRENGTHENS WHILE MOVING EAST-NORTHEASTWARD...


SUMMARY OF 300 AM MDT...0900 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...14.7N 107.7W
ABOUT 370 MI...600 KM SW OF MANZANILLO MEXICO
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...45 MPH...75 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...ENE OR 70 DEGREES AT 7 MPH...11 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 300 AM MDT (0900 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Xavier was
located near latitude 14.7 North, longitude 107.7 West. Xavier is
moving toward the east-northeast near 7 mph (11 km/h).  A slower
motion toward the northeast and then north is expected through the
weekend, followed by a turn toward the northwest and west early next
week.

Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 45 mph (75 km/h)
with higher gusts.  Slight strengthening is forecast during the
next day or so. Weakening is expected to begin by Sunday night or
Monday.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 70 miles (110 km)
from the center.

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


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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SURF:  Swells generated by Xavier will begin affecting portions of
the coast of southwestern Mexico tonight and Sunday.  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 Brown