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Hurricane OLIVIA


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Hurricane Olivia Advisory Number  15
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP172018
800 AM PDT Tue Sep 04 2018

...OLIVIA INTENSIFIES INTO A CATEGORY 2 HURRICANE...


SUMMARY OF 800 AM PDT...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...17.0N 118.2W
ABOUT 675 MI...1085 KM SW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...105 MPH...165 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 275 DEGREES AT 12 MPH...19 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...971 MB...28.68 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 Hurricane Olivia was located
near latitude 17.0 North, longitude 118.2 West.  Olivia is moving
toward the west near 12 mph (19 km/h), and this general motion is
expected to continue through tonight.  A turn toward the
west-northwest and an increase in forward speed are expected on
Wednesday.

Maximum sustained winds are near 105 mph (165 km/h) with higher
gusts.  Additional strengthening is expected today, and Olivia
could become a major hurricane.  A gradual weakening is expected
beginning late Wednesday or Wednesday night.

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 971 mb (28.68 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 Beven

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