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Tropical Storm LOWELL


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Tropical Storm Lowell Advisory Number   6
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP172020
900 PM MDT Mon Sep 21 2020
 
...LOWELL HEADING DUE WEST OVER THE OPEN EASTERN PACIFIC...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 900 PM MDT...0300 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...17.7N 114.5W
ABOUT 465 MI...750 KM SW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...45 MPH...75 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 280 DEGREES AT 13 MPH...20 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.
 
 
DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
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At 900 PM MDT (0300 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Lowell was
located near latitude 17.7 North, longitude 114.5 West.  Lowell is
moving toward the west near 13 mph (20 km/h), and this motion is 
expected to continue through Wednesday, followed by a turn toward 
the west-northwest Wednesday night.
  
Maximum sustained winds are near 45 mph (75 km/h) with higher gusts.
Slow strengthening is anticipated during the next few days, and
Lowell could be near hurricane strength by Wednesday night.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 85 miles (140 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 300 AM MDT.
 
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Forecaster Roberts
 
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