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Tropical Storm Hilda Advisory Number 5
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP082021
200 PM PDT Sat Jul 31 2021
...HILDA EXPECTED TO BE A HURRICANE VERY SOON...
SUMMARY OF 200 PM PDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...14.1N 117.9W
ABOUT 800 MI...1290 KM SW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...70 MPH...110 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 290 DEGREES AT 14 MPH...22 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...994 MB...29.36 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 200 PM PDT (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Hilda was
located near latitude 14.1 North, longitude 117.9 West. Hilda is
moving toward the west-northwest near 14 mph (22 km/h) and this
general heading with a gradual decrease in forward speed is expected
during the next few days.
Maximum sustained winds are near 70 mph (110 km/h) with higher
gusts. Steady strengthening is expected through Sunday, with Hilda
expected to become a hurricane later today. Some weakening is
anticipated to begin on Monday.
Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 90 miles (150 km)
from the center.
The estimated minimum central pressure is 994 mb (29.36 inches).
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None.
NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 800 PM PDT.
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Forecaster Cangialosi
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