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Hurricane Sergio Advisory Number  40
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP212018
200 AM PDT Tue Oct 09 2018

...SERGIO FINALLY MOVING NORTHEASTWARD...NO CHANGE IN STRENGTH...


SUMMARY OF 200 AM PDT...0900 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...16.3N 127.9W
ABOUT 1255 MI...2020 KM WSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...85 MPH...140 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NE OR 50 DEGREES AT 6 MPH...9 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.

Interests in Baja California Sur should monitor the progress of
Sergio.


DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
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At 200 AM PDT (0900 UTC), the center of Hurricane Sergio was located
near latitude 16.3 North, longitude 127.9 West. Sergio is moving
toward the northeast near 6 mph (9 km/h), and this general motion
should continue during the next several days with an increase in
forward speed.

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 800 AM PDT.

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Forecaster Roberts