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Tropical Storm BARBARA


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Tropical Storm Barbara Advisory Number   2
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP022019
300 PM MDT Sun Jun 30 2019

...BARBARA MOVING WESTWARD AND STRENGTHENING...


SUMMARY OF 300 PM MDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...10.9N 112.2W
ABOUT 840 MI...1355 KM S OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...45 MPH...75 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 280 DEGREES AT 18 MPH...30 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1003 MB...29.62 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 300 PM MDT (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Barbara was
located near latitude 10.9 North, longitude 112.2 West.  Barbara is
moving toward the west near 18 mph (30 km/h), and this general
motion is expected to continue with some decrease in forward speed
during the next couple of days.

Recent satellite wind data indicate that maximum sustained winds
have increased to near 45 mph (75 km/h) with higher gusts.
Additional strengthening is forecast during the next 48 hours, and
Barbara is forecast to become a hurricane by Tuesday.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 90 miles (150 km)
from the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1003 mb (29.62 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 900 PM MDT.

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Forecaster Beven

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