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Tropical Storm JOHN


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Tropical Storm John Advisory Number   2
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP122018
900 PM MDT Sun Aug 05 2018

...TROPICAL DEPRESSION INTENSIFIES INTO TROPICAL STORM JOHN...


SUMMARY OF 900 PM MDT...0300 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...14.9N 106.2W
ABOUT 310 MI...500 KM SSW OF MANZANILLO MEXICO
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH...65 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 315 DEGREES AT 8 MPH...13 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1004 MB...29.65 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 900 PM MDT (0300 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm John was
located near latitude 14.9 North, longitude 106.2 West.  John is
moving toward the northwest near 8 mph (13 km/h), and this general
motion with some increase in forward speed is expected over the next
few days.

Maximum sustained winds have increased near 40 mph (65 km/h) with
higher gusts.  Steady to rapid strengthening is forecast during the
next few days, and John is expected to strengthen into a hurricane
by Monday night or Tuesday.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 45 miles (75 km)
from the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1004 mb (29.65 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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SURF:  Swells generated by John are expected to begin affecting the
coast of southwestern Mexico during the next day or two.  These
swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current
conditions.  Please consult products from your local weather
office.


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 300 AM MDT.

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Forecaster Beven

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