403 
WTPZ34 KNHC 161455
TCPEP4

BULLETIN
Tropical Storm Lane Advisory Number   7
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP142018
800 AM PDT Thu Aug 16 2018

...LANE GRADUALLY INTENSIFYING WHILE IT MOVES WESTWARD...


SUMMARY OF 800 AM PDT...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...10.6N 127.6W
ABOUT 1445 MI...2325 KM WSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
ABOUT 1935 MI...3115 KM ESE OF HILO HAWAII
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...60 MPH...95 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 275 DEGREES AT 14 MPH...22 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1001 MB...29.56 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 AM PDT (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Lane was
located near latitude 10.6 North, longitude 127.6 West. Lane is
moving toward the west near 14 mph (22 km/h) and this general
motion is expected for the next day or so, followed by a turn
toward the west-northwest.

Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 60 mph (95 km/h) with
higher gusts.  Lane is forecast to become a hurricane by tomorrow
and could become a major hurricane over the weekend.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 45 miles (75 km)
from the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1001 mb (29.56 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None.


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 200 PM PDT.

$$
Forecaster Blake