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HURRICANE OLAF ADVISORY NUMBER  14
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL       EP192015
200 AM PDT SUN OCT 18 2015

...OLAF BECOMES THE ELEVENTH HURRICANE OF THE EASTERN PACIFIC
SEASON...


SUMMARY OF 200 AM PDT...0900 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...9.4N 131.9W
ABOUT 1725 MI...2780 KM WSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...75 MPH...120 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 275 DEGREES AT 9 MPH...15 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...991 MB...29.27 INCHES


WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.


DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK
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At 200 AM PDT (0900 UTC), the center of Hurricane Olaf was located
near latitude 9.4 North, longitude 131.9 West. Olaf is moving toward
the west near 9 mph (15 km/h).  This general motion is expected to
continue today with a turn toward the west-northwest
forecast on Monday.

Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 75 mph (120 km/h)
with higher gusts.  Some strengthening is forecast and Olaf could
become a major hurricane on Monday.

Hurricane force winds extend outward up to 15 miles (30 km) from the
center and tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 140 miles
(220 km).

The estimated minimum central pressure is 991 mb (29.27 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None.


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 800 AM PDT.

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Forecaster Blake

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