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Hurricane Norman Advisory Number  19
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP162018
200 PM PDT Sat Sep 01 2018

...NORMAN HOLDING STEADY AS A CATEGORY-2 HURRICANE...


SUMMARY OF 200 PM PDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...16.3N 125.1W
ABOUT 1090 MI...1750 KM WSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...105 MPH...165 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 275 DEGREES AT 14 MPH...22 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...970 MB...28.65 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 200 PM PDT (2100 UTC), the center of Hurricane Norman was located
near latitude 16.3 North, longitude 125.1 West. Norman is moving
toward the west near 14 mph (22 km/h).  A general westward to
west-northwestward motion with an slight increase in forward speed
is expected through early next week. On the forecast track, Norman
will approach the central Pacific basin on Tuesday.

Maximum sustained winds are near 105 mph (165 km/h) with higher
gusts.  Little change in strength is expected through tonight.
Gradual weakening is forecast to begin on Sunday and continue
through early next week.

Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 25 miles (35 km) from the
center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 105 miles
(165 km).

The estimated minimum central pressure is 970 mb (28.65 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None.


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 800 PM PDT.

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Forecaster Stewart

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