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Tropical Storm IRWIN


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Tropical Storm Irwin Advisory Number  28
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP102017
200 AM PDT Sat Jul 29 2017

...IRWIN REMAINS NEARLY STATIONARY TO THE SOUTHWEST OF HILARY...
...EXPECTED TO ACCELERATE NORTHWARD OVER THE WEEKEND...


SUMMARY OF 200 AM PDT...0900 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...14.9N 124.9W
ABOUT 1125 MI...1810 KM WSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...60 MPH...95 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 305 DEGREES AT 1 MPH...2 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...998 MB...29.47 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 Tropical Storm Irwin was
located near latitude 14.9 North, longitude 124.9 West. Irwin is
drifting toward the northwest.  A turn toward the north and an
increase in forward speed are expected later today, and a turn
toward the north-northwest is expected on Sunday.

Maximum sustained winds are near 60 mph (95 km/h) with higher gusts.
Some strengthening is possible today.  Irwin is then expected to
weaken beginning tonight or on Sunday.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 70 miles (110 km)
from the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 998 mb (29.47 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 Beven

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