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Tropical Storm OTIS


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Tropical Storm Otis Advisory Number  30
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP152017
800 PM PDT Mon Sep 18 2017

...OTIS FORECAST TO DISSIPATE IN A DAY OR TWO...

SUMMARY OF 800 PM PDT...0300 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...19.4N 127.7W
ABOUT 1170 MI...1885 KM W OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH...65 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 270 DEGREES AT 5 MPH...7 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1005 MB...29.68 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 19.4 North, longitude 127.7 West.  Otis is
moving toward the west near 5 mph (7 km/h), and a turn to the
west-southwest is anticipated on Tuesday.

Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher gusts.
Weakening is forecast, and Otis is likely to dissipate in a day or
so.

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

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1005 mb (29.68 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 Avila

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