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WTPZ31 KNHC 090239
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Hurricane Sergio Advisory Number  39
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP212018
800 PM PDT Mon Oct 08 2018

...SERGIO EXPECTED TO TURN NORTHEASTWARD SOON...


SUMMARY OF 800 PM PDT...0300 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...16.0N 128.6W
ABOUT 1305 MI...2100 KM WSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...85 MPH...140 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...N OR 360 DEGREES AT 3 MPH...6 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 800 PM PDT (0300 UTC), the center of Hurricane Sergio was located
near latitude 16.0 North, longitude 128.6 West. Sergio is moving
toward the north near 3 mph (6 km/h). A slow turn toward the
northeast is expected tonight, and this general motion should
continue during the next several days with an increase in forward
speed commencing on Tuesday.

Maximum sustained winds are near 85 mph (140 km/h) with higher
gusts.  Gradual weakening is anticipated during the next several
days.

Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 60 miles (95 km) from the
center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 140 miles
(220 km).

The estimated minimum central pressure is 978 mb (28.88 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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SURF:  Swells generated by Sergio will begin to affect much of the
Baja California Peninsula by Wednesday.  These swells are likely to
cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions.  Please
consult products from your local weather office.


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 200 AM PDT.

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Forecaster Roberts