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Tropical Storm JOVA


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BULLETIN
Tropical Storm Jova Advisory Number   1
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP122017
900 PM MDT Fri Aug 11 2017

...THE TENTH TROPICAL STORM OF THE SEASON HAS FORMED...
...EXPECTED TO PASS NEAR SOCORRO ISLAND TONIGHT...


SUMMARY OF 900 PM MDT...0300 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...19.3N 109.8W
ABOUT 250 MI...400 KM S OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH...65 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 285 DEGREES AT 14 MPH...22 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 Jova was
located near latitude 19.3 North, longitude 109.8 West. Jova is
moving toward the west-northwest near 14 mph (22 km/h), and is
forecast to turn toward the west by late Saturday.

Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher gusts.
Jova could intensify somewhat on Saturday before a weakening trend
begins on Sunday.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 80 miles (130 km)
from 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 Blake

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