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Hurricane Olivia Advisory Number 25
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP172018
200 PM PDT Thu Sep 06 2018
...OLIVIA GETS A LITTLE STRONGER...
SUMMARY OF 200 PM PDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...18.6N 128.5W
ABOUT 1235 MI...1990 KM W OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...125 MPH...205 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 290 DEGREES AT 14 MPH...22 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...954 MB...28.17 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 Olivia was located
near latitude 18.6 North, longitude 128.5 West. Olivia is moving
toward the west-northwest near 15 mph (24 km/h), and this motion
is expected to continue through Saturday. A gradual turn toward the
west is expected Saturday night or Sunday.
Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 125 mph (205 km/h)
with higher gusts. Olivia is a category 3 hurricane on the
Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. Fluctuations in strength are
possible tonight. Gradual weakening is expected to begin on Friday
and continue for the next few days.
Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 30 miles (45 km) from the
center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 115 miles
(185 km).
The estimated minimum central pressure is 954 mb (28.17 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 Beven
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