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Tropical Depression GILMA


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Tropical Depression Gilma Advisory Number  12
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP082018
800 AM PDT Sun Jul 29 2018

...GILMA EXPECTED TO BECOME A REMNANT LOW LATER TODAY...


SUMMARY OF 800 AM PDT...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...15.9N 138.5W
ABOUT 1120 MI...1805 KM E OF HILO HAWAII
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 270 DEGREES AT 14 MPH...22 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1008 MB...29.77 INCHES


WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.


DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
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At 800 AM PDT (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Gilma
was located near latitude 15.9 North, longitude 138.5 West.  The
depression is moving toward the west near 14 mph (22 km/h).  This
general motion with a decrease in forward speed is expected during
the next few days.

Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts.
The tropical depression is in an area of unfavorable upper-level
winds, and Gilma is forecast to become a remnant low later today and
dissipate entirely within a few days.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1008 mb (29.77 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None.


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 200 PM PDT.

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Forecaster Cangialosi

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