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Hurricane KIKO


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Hurricane Kiko Advisory Number  10
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP132019
200 PM PDT Sat Sep 14 2019

...KIKO QUICKLY STRENGTHENS INTO A HURRICANE...


SUMMARY OF 200 PM PDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...17.1N 119.3W
ABOUT 730 MI...1175 KM WSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...85 MPH...140 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 270 DEGREES AT 12 MPH...19 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...985 MB...29.09 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 Kiko was located
near latitude 17.1 North, longitude 119.3 West. Kiko is moving
toward the west near 12 mph (19 km/h).  A westward or west-
northwestward course at a slower forward speed is expected during
the next several days.

Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 85 mph (140 km/h)
with higher gusts.  Some additional strengthening is forecast during
the day or so, followed by little change in strength Sunday night
and Monday. Weakening is expected to begin by Tuesday.

Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 15 miles (30 km) from the
center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 70 miles
(110 km).

The estimated minimum central pressure is 985 mb (29.09 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 Brown

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