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WTPZ31 KNHC 010833
TCPEP1

BULLETIN
Hurricane Norman Advisory Number  17
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP162018
200 AM PDT Sat Sep 01 2018

...NORMAN CONTINUES TO WEAKEN...


SUMMARY OF 200 AM PDT...0900 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...16.3N 123.0W
ABOUT 965 MI...1555 KM WSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...110 MPH...175 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 265 DEGREES AT 8 MPH...13 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...966 MB...28.53 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 PDT (0900 UTC), the center of Hurricane Norman was located
near latitude 16.3 North, longitude 123.0 West. Norman is moving
toward the west near 8 mph (13 km/h). A general westward to
west-northwestward motion with an increase in forward speed is
expected through early next week. On the forecast track, Norman
will approach the central Pacific basin on Tuesday.

Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 110 mph (175 km/h)
with higher gusts. Gradual weakening is forecast to continue today.
Little change in intensity is expected beginning Sunday through
early next week.

Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 30 miles (45 km) from the
center, and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 105
miles (165 km).

The estimated minimum central pressure is 966 mb (28.53 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 800 AM PDT.

$$
Forecaster Zelinsky