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HURRICANE OLAF ADVISORY NUMBER  16
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL       EP192015
200 PM PDT SUN OCT 18 2015

...OLAF MOVING QUICKLY WESTWARD OVER THE OPEN EASTERN PACIFIC
BASIN...


SUMMARY OF 200 PM PDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...9.7N 134.3W
ABOUT 1550 MI...2495 KM ESE OF HILO HAWAII
ABOUT 1850 MI...2980 KM WSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...80 MPH...130 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 280 DEGREES AT 14 MPH...22 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...989 MB...29.21 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 PM PDT (2100 UTC), the center of Hurricane Olaf was located
near latitude 9.7 North, longitude 134.3 West. Olaf is moving toward
the west near 14 mph (22 km/h). This westward motion is expected to
continue through Monday, followed by a turn toward the west-
northwest Monday night and Tuesday.

Maximum sustained winds are near 80 mph (130 km/h) with higher
gusts. Some strengthening is forecast during the next 48 hours,
and Olaf could be near major hurricane strength by Monday night or
Tuesday.

Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 25 miles (35 km) from the
center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 140 miles
(220 km).

The estimated minimum central pressure is 989 mb (29.21 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None.


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 800 PM PDT.

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Forecaster Brennan

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