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Tropical Storm Miriam Advisory Number   8
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP152018
800 PM PDT Mon Aug 27 2018

...MIRIAM MAINTAINING STRENGTH...


SUMMARY OF 800 PM PDT...0300 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...14.0N 132.5W
ABOUT 1545 MI...2485 KM E OF HILO HAWAII
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...65 MPH...100 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 270 DEGREES AT 12 MPH...19 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...999 MB...29.50 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 PM PDT (0300 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Miriam was
located near latitude 14.0 North, longitude 132.5 West.  Miriam is
moving toward the west near 12 mph (19 km/h).  The tropical storm is
forecast to continue moving west at a similar forward speed for the
next day or two, before slowing and turning toward the
north-northwest later this week.  On the forecast track, Miriam will
reach the central Pacific basin late Wednesday or early Thursday.

Maximum sustained winds remain near 65 mph (100 km/h) with higher
gusts.  Gradual strengthening is expected over the next few days,
and Miriam is forecast to become a hurricane on Tuesday.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 60 miles (95 km)
from the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 999 mb (29.50 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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