739 
WTPZ34 KNHC 162035
TCPEP4

BULLETIN
Tropical Storm Lane Advisory Number   8
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP142018
200 PM PDT Thu Aug 16 2018

...LANE STRENGTHENING, EXPECTED TO BECOME A HURRICANE SOON...


SUMMARY OF 200 PM PDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...10.6N 128.6W
ABOUT 1495 MI...2410 KM WSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
ABOUT 1870 MI...3010 KM ESE OF HILO HAWAII
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...70 MPH...110 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 275 DEGREES AT 13 MPH...20 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...997 MB...29.44 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 128.6 West. Lane is
moving toward the west near 13 mph (20 km/h), and this general
motion with some increase in forward speed is forecast through
Saturday, with a turn toward the west-northwest possible on Sunday.

Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 70 mph (110 km/h)
with higher gusts.  Lane is expected to become a hurricane tonight
or early on Friday and should become a major hurricane by Saturday.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 60 miles (95 km)
from the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 997 mb (29.44 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None.


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 800 PM PDT.

$$
Forecaster Blake