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Tropical Storm MARIO


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Tropical Storm Mario Advisory Number  18
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP142019
300 PM MDT Sat Sep 21 2019

...MARIO WEAKENING AND LACKING THUNDERSTORMS...


SUMMARY OF 300 PM MDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...19.6N 110.5W
ABOUT 230 MI...370 KM S OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...45 MPH...75 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...N OR 350 DEGREES AT 5 MPH...7 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1001 MB...29.56 INCHES


WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.

Interests in the southern Baja California peninsula should monitor
the progress of Mario.


DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
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At 300 PM MDT (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Mario was
located near latitude 19.6 North, longitude 110.5 West. Mario is
moving toward the north near 5 mph (7 km/h). A turn toward the
north-northwest with a slight increase in forward speed is expected
later today or tonight. Mario is then forecast to continue on that
heading through early next week.

Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 45 mph (75 km/h) with
higher gusts. Gradual weakening is anticipated, and Mario is
expected to become a remnant low by Monday, if not sooner.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 70 miles (110 km)
from the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1001 mb (29.56 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 Zelinsky

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