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Hurricane Sergio Advisory Number  41
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP212018
800 AM PDT Tue Oct 09 2018

...SERGIO SLOWLY WEAKENING AND MOVING FASTER NORTHEASTWARD...


SUMMARY OF 800 AM PDT...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...16.6N 127.4W
ABOUT 1215 MI...1960 KM WSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...80 MPH...130 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NE OR 55 DEGREES AT 7 MPH...11 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...982 MB...29.00 INCHES


WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.

Interests in Baja California Sur should monitor the progress of
Sergio.


DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
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At 800 AM PDT (1500 UTC), the center of Hurricane Sergio was located
near latitude 16.6 North, longitude 127.4 West. Sergio is moving
toward the northeast near 7 mph (11 km/h). A faster northeastward
motion is expected for the next several days.

Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 80 mph (130 km/h)
with higher gusts.  Gradual weakening is anticipated during the next
several days.

Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 60 miles (95 km) from the
center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 140 miles
(220 km).

The estimated minimum central pressure is 982 mb (29.00 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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SURF:  Swells generated by Sergio will begin to affect much of the
Baja California Peninsula by Wednesday.  These swells are likely to
cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions.  Please
consult products from your local weather office.


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 200 PM PDT.

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Forecaster Zelinsky

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