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Hurricane Jova Advisory Number 7
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP112023
300 AM MDT Wed Sep 06 2023
...JOVA BECOMES A HURRICANE...
...EXPECTED TO CONTINUE STRENGTHENING...
SUMMARY OF 300 AM MDT...0900 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...13.6N 109.6W
ABOUT 640 MI...1035 KM S OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...85 MPH...140 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 290 DEGREES AT 9 MPH...15 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...979 MB...28.91 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 Hurricane Jova was located
near latitude 13.6 North, longitude 109.6 West. Jova is moving
toward the west-northwest near 9 mph (15 km/h), and this
general motion with an increase in forward speed is expected
through late this week.
Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 85 mph (140 km/h)
with higher gusts. Jova has rapidly intensified over the past 24
hours and is expected to continue strengthening rapidly during the
next day or two. Jova is likely to become a major hurricane
intensity by Wednesday night.
Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 10 miles (20 km) from the
center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 80 miles
(130 km).
The estimated minimum central pressure is 979 mb (28.91 inches).
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None
NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 900 AM MDT.
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Forecaster Bucci
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