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Tropical Storm GIL


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Tropical Storm Gil Advisory Number   2
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP082019
200 PM PDT Sat Aug 03 2019

...GIL FORMS OVER THE EASTERN NORTH PACIFIC...


SUMMARY OF 200 PM PDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...15.0N 122.4W
ABOUT 980 MI...1580 KM WSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH...65 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 285 DEGREES AT 12 MPH...19 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1006 MB...29.71 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 Tropical Storm Gil was
located near latitude 15.0 North, longitude 122.4 West. Gil is
moving toward the west-northwest near 12 mph (19 km/h). A general
westward motion at about the same forward speed is forecast for the
next couple of days.

Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher gusts.
Little change in strength is forecast during the next day or so.
Gradual weakening is anticipated by early next week, and Gill is
expected to dissipate by Tuesday.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 80 miles (130 km)
from the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1006 mb (29.71 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 Zelinsky

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