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Tropical Storm OTIS


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Tropical Storm Otis Advisory Number  22
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP152017
800 PM PDT Sat Sep 16 2017

...OTIS BECOMING BETTER ORGANIZED...


SUMMARY OF 800 PM PDT...0300 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...15.9N 127.3W
ABOUT 1230 MI...1980 KM WSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...45 MPH...75 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 280 DEGREES AT 3 MPH...6 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 800 PM PDT (0300 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Otis was
located near latitude 15.9 North, longitude 127.3 West. Otis is
moving toward the west near 3 mph (6 km/h).  A slow northward
movement is expected to begin overnight and continue through the
next couple of days.

The estimated maximum sustained winds are near 45 mph (75 km/h)
with higher gusts. Otis is forecast to strengthen slightly during
the next 48 hours.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 35 miles (55 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 200 AM PDT.

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Forecaster Zelinsky

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