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WTPZ31 KNHC 020235
TCPEP1

BULLETIN
Hurricane Norman Advisory Number  20
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP162018
800 PM PDT Sat Sep 01 2018

...NORMAN CONTINUING WESTWARD AS A CATEGORY 2 HURRICANE...


SUMMARY OF 800 PM PDT...0300 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...16.7N 126.0W
ABOUT 1130 MI...1815 KM WSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...105 MPH...165 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 280 DEGREES AT 13 MPH...20 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 800 PM PDT (0300 UTC), the center of Hurricane Norman was located
near latitude 16.7 North, longitude 126.0 West.  Norman is moving
toward the west near 13 mph (20 km/h).  A general west-northwestward
motion with a slight 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 are near 105 mph (165 km/h) with higher
gusts.  Little change in strength is expected through Sunday.
Gradual weakening is forecast to begin Sunday night and continue
through early next week.

Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 25 miles (35 km) from the
center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 105 miles
(165 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 200 AM PDT.

$$
Forecaster Beven