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Hurricane Dora Advisory Number 7
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP052023
1100 PM HST Tue Aug 01 2023
...DORA CONTINUES ITS RAPID INTENSIFICATION...
SUMMARY OF 1100 PM HST...0900 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...15.8N 112.6W
ABOUT 520 MI...840 KM SSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...90 MPH...150 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 260 DEGREES AT 16 MPH...26 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...985 MB...29.09 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 1100 PM HST (0900 UTC), the center of Hurricane Dora was located
near latitude 15.8 North, longitude 112.6 West. Dora is moving
toward the west near 16 mph (26 km/h) and a westward to
west-southwestward motion is expected over the next several days.
Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 90 mph (150 km/h)
with higher gusts. Additional rapid strengthening is expected, and
Dora could become a major hurricane later today.
Dora is a small tropical cyclone. Hurricane-force winds extend
outward up to 10 miles (20 km) from the center and
tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 45 miles
(75 km).
The estimated minimum central pressure is 985 mb (29.09 inches).
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None.
NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 500 AM HST.
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Forecaster Pasch
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