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Tropical Storm OLAF Public Advisory Number 12
2015-10-17 22:39:47| National Hurricane Center (East Pacific)
Issued at 200 PM PDT SAT OCT 17 2015 000 WTPZ34 KNHC 172039 TCPEP4 BULLETIN TROPICAL STORM OLAF ADVISORY NUMBER 12 NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL EP192015 200 PM PDT SAT OCT 17 2015 ...OLAF MOVING WESTWARD AT LOW LATITUDE... ...EXPECTED TO BECOME A HURRICANE BY SUNDAY... SUMMARY OF 200 PM PDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...9.2N 130.5W ABOUT 1660 MI...2670 KM WSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...60 MPH...95 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 265 DEGREES AT 13 MPH...20 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...999 MB...29.50 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 Tropical Storm Olaf was located near latitude 9.2 North, longitude 130.5 West. Olaf is moving toward the west near 13 mph (20 km/h). A decrease in forward speed is expected by tonight, with a turn toward the west-northwest forecast on Sunday. Maximum sustained winds remain near 60 mph (95 km/h) with higher gusts. Additional strengthening is forecast, and Olaf is expected to become a hurricane by Sunday, and be near major hurricane strength on Monday. Tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 60 miles (95 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 999 mb (29.50 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 800 PM PDT. $$ Forecaster Kimberlain
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