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Tropical Storm Mario Advisory Number   2
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP142019
300 PM MDT Tue Sep 17 2019

...MARIO FORMS SOUTHWEST OF MEXICO, FORECAST TO BECOME A
HURRICANE...


SUMMARY OF 300 PM MDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...12.3N 108.7W
ABOUT 735 MI...1185 KM S OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH...65 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 325 DEGREES AT 10 MPH...17 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 300 PM MDT (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Mario was
located near latitude 12.3 North, longitude 108.7 West. Mario is
moving toward the northwest near 10 mph (17 km/h). This general
motion is anticipated for the next couple of days, with a turn to
the west-northwest forecast on Friday.

Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 40 mph (65 km/h) with
higher gusts.  Gradual strengthening is forecast, and the depression
could become a hurricane by Friday.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 25 miles (35 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 900 PM MDT.

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Forecaster Blake

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