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WTPZ33 KNHC 312035
TCPEP3
 
BULLETIN
Tropical Storm Hilda Advisory Number   5
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP082021
200 PM PDT Sat Jul 31 2021
 
...HILDA EXPECTED TO BE A HURRICANE VERY SOON...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 200 PM PDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...14.1N 117.9W
ABOUT 800 MI...1290 KM SW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...70 MPH...110 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 290 DEGREES AT 14 MPH...22 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...994 MB...29.36 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 Tropical Storm Hilda was
located near latitude 14.1 North, longitude 117.9 West. Hilda is
moving toward the west-northwest near 14 mph (22 km/h) and this 
general heading with a gradual decrease in forward speed is expected
during the next few days.
 
Maximum sustained winds are near 70 mph (110 km/h) with higher 
gusts.  Steady strengthening is expected through Sunday, with Hilda 
expected to become a hurricane later today. Some weakening is 
anticipated to begin on Monday.
 
Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 90 miles (150 km)
from the center.
 
The estimated minimum central pressure is 994 mb (29.36 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 Cangialosi