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Tropical Storm Mario Advisory Number   8
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP142019
300 AM MDT Thu Sep 19 2019

...MARIO EXPECTED TO BECOME A HURRICANE BY TONIGHT...


SUMMARY OF 300 AM MDT...0900 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...15.9N 111.9W
ABOUT 500 MI...805 KM SSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...65 MPH...100 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...N OR 355 DEGREES AT 7 MPH...11 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...998 MB...29.47 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 AM MDT (0900 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Mario was
located near latitude 15.9 North, longitude 111.9 West.  Mario is
moving toward the north near 7 mph (11 km/h).  A slow northward
motion is expected for the next couple of days, followed by a turn
to the northwest along with an increase in forward speed.

Maximum sustained winds are near 65 mph (100 km/h) with higher
gusts.  Gradual strenthening is anticipated and Mario is forecast
to become a hurricane by tonight.  Some slow weakening is expected
after that time.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 45 miles (75 km)
from the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 998 mb (29.47 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 900 AM MDT.

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Forecaster Latto

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