ZCZC MIATCPEP2 ALL TTAA00 KNHC DDHHMM BULLETIN Hurricane Norma Advisory Number 5 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP172023 300 PM MDT Wed Oct 18 2023 ...NORMA BECOMES A HURRICANE... ...CONTINUED STRENGTHENING IS EXPECTED... SUMMARY OF 300 PM MDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...15.6N 108.0W ABOUT 340 MI...545 KM SW OF MANZANILLO MEXICO ABOUT 520 MI...835 KM SSE OF CABO SAN LUCAS MEXICO MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...80 MPH...130 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...N OR 350 DEGREES AT 8 MPH...13 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...984 MB...29.06 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. Interests in Baja California Sur should monitor the progress of Norma. Watches could be required for portions of the area tonight or on Thursday. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 300 PM MDT (2100 UTC), the center of Hurricane Norma was located near latitude 15.6 North, longitude 108.0 West. Norma is moving toward the north near 8 mph (13 km/h). A northward to north-northwestward motion at a similar forward speed is expected during the next few days. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 80 mph (130 km/h) with higher gusts. Continued rapid strengthening is forecast through tonight, and Norma could become a major hurricane on Thursday. Gradual weakening is forecast on Friday and Saturday. Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 25 miles (35 km) from the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 140 miles (220 km). The estimated minimum central pressure is 984 mb (29.06 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- Key messages for Norma can be found in the Tropical Cyclone Discussion under AWIPS header MIATCDEP2 and WMO header WTPZ42 KNHC and on the web at hurricanes.gov/text/MIATCDEP2.shtml SURF: Swells generated by Norma are affecting portions of the coast of southwestern Mexico, and will spread northward along the coast of western Mexico and toward Baja California Sur during the next couple of days. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Please consult products from your local weather office. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 900 PM MDT. $$ Forecaster Reinhart NNNN
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