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Tropical Storm OTIS


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Tropical Storm Otis Advisory Number   3
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP182023
1000 PM CDT Sun Oct 22 2023
 
...OTIS NOW FORECAST TO MAKE LANDFALL IN SOUTHERN MEXICO IN A FEW
DAYS...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 1000 PM CDT...0300 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...11.1N 97.3W
ABOUT 435 MI...705 KM SSE OF ACAPULCO MEXICO
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH...65 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NNW OR 345 DEGREES AT 5 MPH...7 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1004 MB...29.65 INCHES
 
 
WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.
 
Interests in southern and southwestern Mexico should monitor the
progress of the Otis.
 
 
DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
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At 1000 PM CDT (0300 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Otis was
located near latitude 11.1 North, longitude 97.3 West. Otis is
moving toward the north-northwest near 5 mph (7 km/h). This general 
motion is anticipated for the next several days.  On the forecast 
track, the center of Otis will be approaching the southern coast of 
Mexico on Wednesday.
 
Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher gusts.
Some slow strengthening is forecast during the next 72 hours. 
 
Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 70 miles (110 km)
from the center.
 
The estimated minimum central pressure is 1004 mb (29.65 inches).
 
 
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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RAINFALL:  Heavy rainfall may impact coastal areas of southern
Mexico from Oaxaca to Guerrero later this week.
 
 
NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 400 AM CDT.
 
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Forecaster Blake
 
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