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WTPZ34 KNHC 152034
TCPEP4

BULLETIN
Tropical Storm Lane Advisory Number   4
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP142018
200 PM PDT Wed Aug 15 2018

...LANE INTENSIFYING, FORECAST TO BECOME A HURRICANE ON THURSDAY...


SUMMARY OF 200 PM PDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...10.6N 124.5W
ABOUT 1285 MI...2065 KM SW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...45 MPH...75 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 265 DEGREES AT 13 MPH...20 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1005 MB...29.68 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 Lane was
located near latitude 10.6 North, longitude 124.5 West.  Lane is
moving toward the west near 13 mph (20 km/h) and this general motion
is expected to continue for the next few days.

Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 45 mph (75 km/h) with
higher gusts.  Further strengthening is expected, and Lane is
forecast to become a hurricane on Thursday and a major hurricane by
Saturday.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 35 miles (55 km)
from the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1005 mb (29.68 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None.


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 800 PM PDT.

$$
Forecaster Blake