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Tropical Storm LIDIA


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Tropical Storm Lidia Advisory Number  16
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP152023
900 PM MDT Fri Oct 06 2023
 
...LIDIA REMAINS A SHEARED TROPICAL STORM...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 900 PM MDT...0300 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...16.4N 111.6W
ABOUT 515 MI...825 KM WSW OF MANZANILLO MEXICO
ABOUT 460 MI...745 KM SSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...70 MPH...110 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 275 DEGREES AT 6 MPH...9 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...991 MB...29.27 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 900 PM MDT (0300 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Lidia was 
located near latitude 16.4 North, longitude 111.6 West. Lidia is 
moving toward the west near 6 mph (9 km/h). A gradual turn toward 
the northwest and north is expected this weekend, followed by a 
slightly faster northeastward motion on Monday.
 
Maximum sustained winds remain near 70 mph (110 km/h) with higher
gusts. Small intensity fluctuations are possible during the next
couple of days, and Lidia could become a hurricane over the weekend.
 
Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 80 miles (130 km)
from the center.
 
The estimated minimum central pressure is 991 mb (29.27 inches).
 
 
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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SURF:  Swells generated by Lidia will begin to affect the west coast
of Mexico and the Baja California peninsula on Saturday. These
swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current
conditions. Please consult products from your local weather office.
 
 
NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 300 AM MDT.
 
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Forecaster Reinhart
 
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