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Tropical Storm CELIA


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TROPICAL STORM CELIA ADVISORY NUMBER  10
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL       EP042016
900 PM MDT FRI JUL 08 2016

...COLD WATER LEFT BEHIND BY HURRICANE BLAS LIKELY KEEPING CELIA
FROM STRENGTHENING...


SUMMARY OF 900 PM MDT...0300 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...13.7N 114.1W
ABOUT 690 MI...1115 KM SSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...45 MPH...75 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 305 DEGREES AT 9 MPH...15 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1003 MB...29.62 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 900 PM MDT (0300 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Celia was
located near latitude 13.7 North, longitude 114.1 West.  Celia is
moving toward the northwest near 9 mph (15 km/h).  A turn toward
the west-northwest at a faster forward speed is expected later
tonight, followed by a westward turn late Saturday.

Maximum sustained winds remain near 45 mph (75 km/h) with higher
gusts.  Gradual strengthening is forecast through Saturday,
followed by faster strengthening thereafter. Celia could become a
hurricane on Sunday.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 45 miles (75 km)
to the north of the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1003 mb (29.62 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None.


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 300 AM MDT.

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Forecaster Berg

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