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WTPZ31 KNHC 030231
TCPEP1

BULLETIN
Hurricane Norman Advisory Number  24
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP162018
800 PM PDT Sun Sep 02 2018

...HURRICANE NORMAN MAINTAINING CATEGORY FOUR STRENGTH FOR NOW...


SUMMARY OF 800 PM PDT...0300 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...18.6N 132.7W
ABOUT 1460 MI...2355 KM E OF HILO HAWAII
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...130 MPH...215 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 285 DEGREES AT 20 MPH...31 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...950 MB...28.06 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 18.6 North, longitude 132.7 West. Norman is moving
toward the west-northwest near 20 mph (31 km/h).  This motion with a
gradual decrease in forward speed is expected during the next few
days.

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.  Gradual weakening is expected during the
next few days.

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 950 mb (28.06 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None.


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 200 AM PDT.

$$
Forecaster Cangialosi