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WTPZ34 KNHC 201445
TCPEP4

BULLETIN
Tropical Storm Willa Advisory Number   2
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP242018
1000 AM CDT Sat Oct 20 2018

...WILLA BECOMES THE 21ST NAMED STORM OF THE EASTERN PACIFIC
SEASON...


SUMMARY OF 1000 AM CDT...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...14.8N 105.7W
ABOUT 305 MI...490 KM SSW OF MANZANILLO MEXICO
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH...65 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 270 DEGREES AT 9 MPH...15 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 1000 AM CDT (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Willa was
located near latitude 14.8 North, longitude 105.7 West.  Willa is
moving toward the west near 9 mph (15 km/h).  A turn toward the
northwest and then north at a slower forward speed is expected
through Wednesday, keeping Willa well offshore of the coast of
Mexico during that time.

Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 40 mph (65 km/h)
with higher gusts.  Rapid strengthening is forecast during the next
couple of days, and Willa is expected to become a hurricane on
Sunday.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 45 miles (75 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 400 PM CDT.

$$
Forecaster Berg