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Hurricane Gilma Advisory Number  23
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP072024
500 PM HST Fri Aug 23 2024
 
...GILMA CONTINUES MOVING WESTWARD...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 500 PM HST...0300 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...17.5N 128.4W
ABOUT 1255 MI...2020 KM WSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
ABOUT 1750 MI...2820 KM E OF HILO HAWAII
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...105 MPH...165 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 280 DEGREES AT 9 MPH...15 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...970 MB...28.65 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 500 PM HST (0300 UTC), the center of Hurricane Gilma was located
near latitude 17.5 North, longitude 128.4 West. Gilma is moving
toward the west near 9 mph (15 km/h). A generally westward motion
with an increase in forward speed is expected during the next 
couple of days.
 
Maximum sustained winds are near 105 mph (165 km/h) with higher 
gusts. Weakening is forecast during the next several days, but Gilma 
is expected to remain a hurricane through the weekend.
 
Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 35 miles (55 km) from the
center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 115 miles
(185 km).
 
The estimated minimum central pressure is 970 mb (28.65 inches).
 
 
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None
 
 
NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 1100 PM HST.
 
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Forecaster Kelly
 
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