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Hurricane DARBY


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HURRICANE DARBY ADVISORY NUMBER  13
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL       EP052016
200 PM PDT THU JUL 14 2016

...DARBY STRENGTHENS A LITTLE...


SUMMARY OF 200 PM PDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...15.9N 118.1W
ABOUT 720 MI...1160 KM SW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...85 MPH...140 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 280 DEGREES AT 14 MPH...22 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...985 MB...29.09 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 Darby was located
near latitude 15.9 North, longitude 118.1 West.  Darby is moving
toward the west near 14 mph (22 km/h).  A westward or west-
northwestward motion at a slightly slower forward speed is expected
during the next couple of days.

Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 85 mph (140 km/h)
with higher gusts.  Some additional strengthening is expected
through Friday.

Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 30 miles (45 km) from the
center, and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 105
miles (165 km).

The estimated minimum central pressure is 985 mb (29.09 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 Berg

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