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WTPZ33 KNHC 241439
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Tropical Storm Celia Advisory Number  32
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP032022
900 AM MDT Fri Jun 24 2022
 
...CELIA STRONGER AND COULD BECOME A HURRICANE ON SATURDAY...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 900 AM MDT...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...17.1N 109.0W
ABOUT 335 MI...540 KM WSW OF MANZANILLO MEXICO
ABOUT 175 MI...285 KM SE OF SOCORRO ISLAND
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...65 MPH...100 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 290 DEGREES AT 8 MPH...13 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...996 MB...29.42 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 Tropical Storm Celia was
located near latitude 17.1 North, longitude 109.0 West.  Celia is
moving toward the west-northwest near 8 mph (13 km/h).  Celia is 
forecast to slow down later today and tonight but then gradually 
accelerate on a west-northwestward course late Saturday into Monday.
 
Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 65 mph (100 km/h) 
with higher gusts.  Additional strengthening is forecast, and Celia 
could become a hurricane tonight or on Saturday.  Weakening is 
expected to begin Saturday night or Sunday.
 
Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 105 miles (165 km)
from the center.
 
The estimated minimum central pressure is 996 mb (29.42 inches).
 
 
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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SURF:  Swells are affecting portions of the southwestern coast of
Mexico and will spread northward to the southern Baja California
peninsula and the coast of west-central Mexico today and Saturday.
These conditions could cause life-threatening surf and rip currents.
Please consult products from your local weather office.
 
 
NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 300 PM MDT.
 
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Forecaster Berg