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Hurricane Norman Public Advisory Number 7
2018-08-30 04:36:32| National Hurricane Center (East Pacific)
Issued at 800 PM PDT Wed Aug 29 2018 405 WTPZ31 KNHC 300236 TCPEP1 BULLETIN Hurricane Norman Advisory Number 7 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP162018 800 PM PDT Wed Aug 29 2018 ...NORMAN ON A STRENGTHENING TREND... ...EXPECTED TO BECOME A MAJOR HURRICANE ON THURSDAY... SUMMARY OF 800 PM PDT...0300 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...17.9N 116.5W ABOUT 550 MI...885 KM SW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...85 MPH...140 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 280 DEGREES AT 8 MPH...13 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...983 MB...29.03 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 800 PM PDT (0300 UTC), the center of Hurricane Norman was located near latitude 17.9 North, longitude 116.5 West. Norman is moving toward the west near 8 mph (13 km/h). A westward to west-southwestward motion is expected during the next few days. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 85 mph (140 km/h) with higher gusts. Rapid intensification is forecast, and Norman is expected to become a major hurricane on Thursday. Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 15 miles (30 km) from the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 70 miles (110 km). The estimated minimum central pressure is 983 mb (29.03 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 200 AM PDT. $$ Forecaster Cangialosi
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