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Hurricane Sergio Advisory Number  13
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP212018
900 AM MDT Tue Oct 02 2018

...SERGIO STILL STRENGTHENING...


SUMMARY OF 900 AM MDT...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...10.6N 114.0W
ABOUT 890 MI...1435 KM SSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...100 MPH...155 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 270 DEGREES AT 13 MPH...20 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...978 MB...28.88 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 900 AM MDT (1500 UTC), the center of Hurricane Sergio was located
near latitude 10.6 North, longitude 114.0 West.  Sergio is moving
toward the west near 13 mph (20 km/h).  A turn toward the
west-northwest is expected later today, and a northwestward motion
is forecast on Wednesday.

Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 100 mph (155 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.

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 978 mb (28.88 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None.


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 300 PM MDT.

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Forecaster Pasch