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Tropical Storm GEORGETTE


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TROPICAL STORM GEORGETTE ADVISORY NUMBER   5
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL       EP082016
200 PM PDT FRI JUL 22 2016

...GEORGETTE STRENGTHENING QUICKLY...


SUMMARY OF 200 PM PDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...12.8N 118.4W
ABOUT 895 MI...1435 KM SW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...65 MPH...100 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 295 DEGREES AT 15 MPH...24 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...999 MB...29.50 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 Tropical Storm Georgette was
located near latitude 12.8 North, longitude 118.4 West.  Georgette
is moving toward the west-northwest near 15 mph (24 km/h).  A west-
northwestward motion at a slightly slower forward speed is expected
during the next 48 hours.

Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 65 mph (100 km/h)
with higher gusts.  Additional strengthening is forecast during the
next 48 hours, and Georgette is expected to become a hurricane
tonight.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 60 miles (95 km)
from the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 999 mb (29.50 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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