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WTPZ31 KNHC 032037
TCPEP1

BULLETIN
Hurricane Norman Advisory Number  27
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP162018
200 PM PDT Mon Sep 03 2018

...NORMAN MARCHING WESTWARD TOWARD THE CENTRAL PACIFIC BASIN...


SUMMARY OF 200 PM PDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...19.5N 138.4W
ABOUT 1085 MI...1750 KM E OF HILO HAWAII
ABOUT 1265 MI...2040 KM E OF HONOLULU HAWAII
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...105 MPH...165 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 280 DEGREES AT 20 MPH...31 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...971 MB...28.68 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 center of Hurricane Norman was located
near latitude 19.5 North, longitude 138.4 West. Norman is moving
toward the west near 20 mph (31 km/h). A westward motion with some
decrease in forward speed is expected over the next couple of days.
A turn toward the west-northwest is anticipated on Thursday.

Maximum sustained winds are near 105 mph (165 km/h) with higher
gusts.  Some gradual weakening is forecast during the next few
days, but Norman is forecast to remain a hurricane through mid-week.

Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 35 miles (55 km) from the
center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 105 miles
(165 km).

The estimated minimum central pressure is 971 mb (28.68 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None.


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 800 PM PDT.

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Forecaster Brown