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Tropical Storm BUD


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Tropical Storm Bud Advisory Number   3
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP022024
200 AM MST Thu Jul 25 2024
 
...BUD A LITTLE STRONGER...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 200 AM MST...0900 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...17.9N 114.3W
ABOUT 445 MI...720 KM SW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...45 MPH...75 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 295 DEGREES AT 12 MPH...19 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1005 MB...29.68 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 AM MST (0900 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Bud was
located near latitude 17.9 North, longitude 114.3 West. Bud is
moving toward the west-northwest near 12 mph (19 km/h). A turn
toward the west is expected later today, followed by a slower 
southwestward motion on Friday and Friday night.
 
Recent satellite wind data indicate that maximum sustained winds 
are now near 45 mph (75 km/h) with higher gusts.  Bud is expected 
to begin weakening later today or tonight, and the system is 
forecast to dissipate by the weekend.
 
Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 45 miles (75 km)
from the center. A Mexican Navy automated station on Isla Clarion 
recently reported a wind gust of 44 mph (71 km/h).
 
The estimated minimum central pressure is 1005 mb (29.68 inches).
 
 
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None
 
 
NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 800 AM MST.
 
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Forecaster Beven
 
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