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Hurricane Otis Public Advisory Number 25
2017-09-17 22:51:04| National Hurricane Center (East Pacific)
Issued at 200 PM PDT Sun Sep 17 2017 000 WTPZ35 KNHC 172050 TCPEP5 BULLETIN Hurricane Otis Advisory Number 25 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP152017 200 PM PDT Sun Sep 17 2017 ...OTIS RAPIDLY STRENGTHENING... ...NOW A CATEGORY 2 HURRICANE... SUMMARY OF 200 PM PDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...17.0N 127.3W ABOUT 1200 MI...1930 KM WSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...105 MPH...165 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...N OR 360 DEGREES AT 5 MPH...7 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...973 MB...28.74 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK ------------------------------ At 200 PM PDT (2100 UTC), the center of Hurricane Otis was located near latitude 17.0 North, longitude 127.3 West. Otis is moving toward the north near 5 mph (7 km/h). A slow northward or north-northwestward motion is expected during the next day or two. Maximum sustained winds have significantly increased to near 105 mph (165 km/h) with higher gusts. Some additional strengthening is possible through tonight, but weakening should commence on Monday. Otis is a very compact system. Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 25 miles (35 km) from the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 70 miles (110 km). The estimated minimum central pressure is 973 mb (28.74 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 800 PM PDT. $$ Forecaster Cangialosi
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