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Hurricane OLIVIA


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Hurricane Olivia Advisory Number  26
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP172018
800 PM PDT Thu Sep 06 2018

...OLIVIA EVEN STRONGER TONIGHT...


SUMMARY OF 800 PM PDT...0300 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...19.1N 129.7W
ABOUT 1300 MI...2095 KM W OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...130 MPH...215 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 290 DEGREES AT 14 MPH...22 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...948 MB...28.00 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 distinct eye of Hurricane Olivia
was located near latitude 19.1 North, longitude 129.7 West. Olivia
is moving toward the west-northwest near 14 mph (22 km/h), and this
motion is expected to continue through Saturday.  A gradual turn
toward the west is expected Saturday night or Sunday.

Satellite data indicate that the maximum sustained winds have
increased to near 130 mph (215 km/h) with higher gusts.  Olivia is a
category 4 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale.
Some fluctuations in intensity are likely during the next 12 to 24
hours, but gradual weakening should begin thereafter.

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 948 mb (28.00 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 Avila

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