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WTPZ31 KNHC 020852
TCPEP1

BULLETIN
Hurricane Norman Advisory Number  21
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP162018
200 AM PDT Sun Sep 02 2018

...NORMAN MAINTAINING STRENGTH...


SUMMARY OF 200 AM PDT...0900 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...17.1N 127.5W
ABOUT 1210 MI...1945 KM WSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...105 MPH...165 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 290 DEGREES AT 15 MPH...24 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 200 AM PDT (0900 UTC), the eye of Hurricane Norman was located
near latitude 17.1 North, longitude 127.5 West.  Norman is moving
toward the west-northwest near 15 mph (24 km/h).  A westward to
west-northwestward motion at a faster forward speed is expected
for the next couple of days.  The hurricane is forecast to slow
down by midweek after crossing into the Central Pacific basin on
Tuesday.

Maximum sustained winds are near 105 mph (165 km/h) with higher
gusts.  No significant change in intensity is expected for the next
day or so, however, short term fluctuations, up or down, could
occur.  Gradual weakening is expected to begin by Tuesday.

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 800 AM PDT.

$$
Forecaster Zelinsky