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Tropical Storm LIDIA


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Tropical Storm Lidia Advisory Number  19
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP152023
300 PM MDT Sat Oct 07 2023
 
...LIDIA FORECAST TO STRENGTHEN TO A HURRICANE AND APPROACH THE
COAST OF MEXICO OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 300 PM MDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...16.1N 112.5W
ABOUT 575 MI...925 KM WSW OF MANZANILLO MEXICO
ABOUT 500 MI...805 KM SSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...65 MPH...100 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 280 DEGREES AT 3 MPH...6 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...995 MB...29.39 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 300 PM MDT (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Lidia was
located near latitude 16.1 North, longitude 112.5 West. Lidia is
moving toward the west near 3 mph (6 km/h). A gradual turn toward
the north is expected on Sunday, followed by a faster northeastward
motion on Monday.
 
Maximum sustained winds are near 65 mph (100 km/h) with higher
gusts. Gradual strengthening is expected, and Lidia is forecast
to become a hurricane in a couple of days.
 
Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 125 miles (205 km)
from the center.
 
The estimated minimum central pressure is 995 mb (29.39 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 today. 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 900 PM MDT.
 
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Forecaster Hagen/Berg
 
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