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WTPZ31 KNHC 020852
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BULLETIN
Hurricane Sergio Advisory Number  12
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP212018
300 AM MDT Tue Oct 02 2018

...SERGIO CONTINUES TO STRENGTHEN...


SUMMARY OF 300 AM MDT...0900 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...10.7N 113.2W
ABOUT 870 MI...1400 KM SSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...85 MPH...140 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 265 DEGREES AT 14 MPH...22 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...986 MB...29.12 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 300 AM MDT (0900 UTC), the center of Hurricane Sergio was located
near latitude 10.7 North, longitude 113.2 West. Sergio is moving
toward the west near 14 mph (22 km/h), and this general motion
is forecast to continue today.  A turn toward the west-northwest is
expected by tonight and a northwestward motion is forecast on
Wednesday.

Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 85 mph (140 km/h)
with higher gusts.  Additional strengthening is expected during the
next couple of days, and Sergio is forecast to be near major
hurricane strength by Wednesday or Wednesday night.

Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 25 miles (35 km) from the
center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 125 miles
(205 km).

The estimated minimum central pressure is 986 mb (29.12 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None.


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 900 AM MDT.

$$
Forecaster Brown