973 
WTPZ31 KNHC 021437
TCPEP1

BULLETIN
Hurricane Norman Advisory Number  22
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP162018
800 AM PDT Sun Sep 02 2018

...NORMAN HAS MADE A REMARKABLE COME BACK AND BECOMES A CATEGORY
FOUR HURRICANE AGAIN...


SUMMARY OF 800 AM PDT...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...17.6N 129.1W
ABOUT 1295 MI...2085 KM WSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...130 MPH...215 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 285 DEGREES AT 18 MPH...30 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...948 MB...28.00 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 AM PDT (1500 UTC), the distinct eye of Hurricane Norman was
located near latitude 17.6 North, longitude 129.1 West. Norman is
moving toward the west-northwest near 18 mph (30 km/h), and this
motion is expected to continue for the next couple of days with a
gradual decrease in forward speed thereafter.

Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 130 mph (215 km/h)
with higher gusts.  Norman is a category 4 hurricane on the
Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale.  Some fluctuations in intensity
are likely today and Monday, but a gradual weakening trend should
then begin.

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 948 mb (28.00 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None.


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 200 PM PDT.

$$
Forecaster Avila