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WTPZ31 KNHC 022033
TCPEP1

BULLETIN
Hurricane Norman Advisory Number  23
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP162018
200 PM PDT Sun Sep 02 2018

...SEVERE HURRICANE NORMAN HEADING TOWARD THE CENTRAL PACIFIC...


SUMMARY OF 200 PM PDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...18.1N 130.9W
ABOUT 1395 MI...2250 KM W OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...130 MPH...215 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 285 DEGREES AT 20 MPH...31 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 200 PM PDT (2100 UTC), the distinct eye of Hurricane Norman
was located near latitude 18.1 North, longitude 130.9 West. Norman
is moving toward the west-northwest near 20 mph (31 km/h). This
motion is expected to continue for the next 2 to 3 days with a
gradual decrease in forward speed.

Maximum sustained winds remain 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
begin thereafter.

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 800 PM PDT.

$$
Forecaster Avila