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Hurricane ELIDA


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Hurricane Elida Advisory Number   9
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP092020
900 PM MDT Mon Aug 10 2020
 
...ELIDA CONTINUING TO STRENGTHEN...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 900 PM MDT...0300 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...20.1N 112.1W
ABOUT 115 MI...185 KM NW OF SOCORRO ISLAND
ABOUT 240 MI...385 KM SW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...85 MPH...140 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 300 DEGREES AT 14 MPH...22 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...983 MB...29.03 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 900 PM MDT (0300 UTC), the center of Hurricane Elida was located
near latitude 20.1 North, longitude 112.1 West.  Elida is moving
toward the west-northwest near 14 mph (22 km/h), and this general 
motion with a gradual decrease in forward speed is expected
through Thursday.
 
Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 85 mph (140 km/h) 
with higher gusts.  Additional strengthening is possible on 
Tuesday, with weakening likely on Wednesday and Thursday.
 
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 983 mb (29.03 inches).
 
 
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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SURF:  Swells generated by Elida are expected to affect portions of
the coast of west-central Mexico and the southern Baja California
peninsula during the next day or two.  These swells are likely to
cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions.  Please
consult products from your local weather office.
 
 
NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 300 AM MDT.
 
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Forecaster Blake
 
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