405 
WTPZ31 KNHC 300236
TCPEP1

BULLETIN
Hurricane Norman Advisory Number   7
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP162018
800 PM PDT Wed Aug 29 2018

...NORMAN ON A STRENGTHENING TREND...
...EXPECTED TO BECOME A MAJOR HURRICANE ON THURSDAY...


SUMMARY OF 800 PM PDT...0300 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...17.9N 116.5W
ABOUT 550 MI...885 KM SW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...85 MPH...140 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 280 DEGREES AT 8 MPH...13 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...983 MB...29.03 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 800 PM PDT (0300 UTC), the center of Hurricane Norman was located
near latitude 17.9 North, longitude 116.5 West.  Norman is moving
toward the west near 8 mph (13 km/h).  A westward to
west-southwestward motion is expected during the next few days.

Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 85 mph (140 km/h)
with higher gusts. Rapid intensification is forecast, and Norman is
expected to become a major hurricane on Thursday.

Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 15 miles (30 km) from the
center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 70 miles
(110 km).

The estimated minimum central pressure is 983 mb (29.03 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 200 AM PDT.

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Forecaster Cangialosi