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Tropical Storm POLO


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Tropical Storm Polo Advisory Number   5
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP212020
100 PM PST Wed Nov 18 2020
 
...TROPICAL STORM POLO CONTINUES MOVING WEST-NORTHWESTWARD WELL
SOUTHWEST OF MEXICO...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 100 PM PST...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...16.5N 117.2W
ABOUT 650 MI...1045 KM SW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...45 MPH...75 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 285 DEGREES AT 12 MPH...19 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1004 MB...29.65 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 100 PM PST (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Polo was
located near latitude 16.5 North, longitude 117.2 West. Polo is
moving toward the west-northwest near 12 mph (19 km/h). This general 
motion is expected today, followed by a turn toward the west by 
Thursday and a westward motion through Friday.
 
Maximum sustained winds remain near 45 mph (75 km/h) with higher
gusts. Little change in strength is expected today, with gradual
weakening anticipated to begin on Thursday.  Polo should degenerate
into a remnant low pressure area on Friday. 
 
Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 35 miles (55 km)
from the center.
 
The estimated minimum central pressure is 1004 mb (29.65 inches).
 
 
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None
 
 
NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 700 PM PST.
 
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Forecaster Blake
 
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