Tropical Storm Odalys

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WTPZ31 KNHC 202047
TCPEP1
 
BULLETIN
Tropical Storm Odalys Advisory Number   3
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP162026
200 PM PDT Sun Sep 20 2026
 
...ODALYS EXPECTED TO BECOME A HURRICANE IN A DAY OR SO...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 200 PM PDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...11.7N 126.6W
ABOUT 1345 MI...2160 KM WSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH...85 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 300 DEGREES AT 10 MPH...17 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1002 MB...29.59 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 Odalys was
located near latitude 11.7 North, longitude 126.6 West. Odalys is
moving toward the west-northwest near 10 mph (17 km/h), and a turn
to the northwest is expected later today followed by a turn to the 
east on Tuesday.  A gradual turn toward the east-northeast is 
expected by the middle part of the week followed by a turn toward 
the northeast by the end of the week.
 
Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 50 mph (85 km/h) 
with higher gusts.  Continued gradual strengthening is expected
during the next 48 hours, and Odalys is forecast to become a
hurricane by Monday.
 
Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 70 miles (110 km)
from the center.
 
The estimated minimum central pressure is 1002 mb (29.59 inches).
 
 
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None
 
 
NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 800 PM PDT.
 
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Forecaster Pasch