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Summary for Hurricane Helene (AT4/AL092024)
2024-09-26 19:47:33| National Hurricane Center (Atlantic)
...HELENE ALMOST A MAJOR HURRICANE WITH ADDITIONAL STRENGTHENING FORECAST BEFORE LANDFALL IN THE FLORIDA BIG BEND... ...PREPARATIONS TO PROTECT LIFE AND PROPERTY SHOULD BE RUSHED TO COMPLETION... As of 1:00 PM CDT Thu Sep 26 the center of Helene was located near 26.4, -85.0 with movement NNE at 16 mph. The minimum central pressure was 959 mb with maximum sustained winds of about 110 mph.
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Summary for Hurricane John (EP5/EP102024)
2024-09-26 19:47:30| National Hurricane Center (East Pacific)
...JOHN STATIONARY... ...CATASTROPHIC LIFE-THREATENING FLASH FLOODING AND MUDSLIDES OVER PORTIONS OF SOUTHERN MEXICO... As of 12:00 PM CST Thu Sep 26 the center of John was located near 17.5, -102.7 with movement Stationary. The minimum central pressure was 979 mb with maximum sustained winds of about 75 mph.
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Hurricane John Public Advisory Number 15A
2024-09-26 19:47:30| National Hurricane Center (East Pacific)
Issued at 1200 PM CST Thu Sep 26 2024 000 WTPZ35 KNHC 261747 TCPEP5 BULLETIN Hurricane John Intermediate Advisory Number 15A NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP102024 1200 PM CST Thu Sep 26 2024 ...JOHN STATIONARY... ...CATASTROPHIC LIFE-THREATENING FLASH FLOODING AND MUDSLIDES OVER PORTIONS OF SOUTHERN MEXICO... SUMMARY OF 1200 PM CST...1800 UTC...INFORMATION ----------------------------------------------- LOCATION...17.5N 102.7W ABOUT 50 MI...75 KM SW OF LAZARO CARDENAS MEXICO ABOUT 75 MI...120 KM W OF ZIHUATANEJO MEXICO MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...75 MPH...120 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...STATIONARY MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...979 MB...28.91 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY: None. SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT: A Hurricane Warning is in effect for... * Tecpan de Galeana to Punta San Telmo A Hurricane Watch is in effect for... * West of Punta San Telmo to Manzanillo A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for... * Punta Maldonado to east of Tecpan de Galeana * West of Punta San Telmo to Manzanillo A Hurricane Warning means that hurricane conditions are expected somewhere within the warning area, in this case within 12 to 18 hours. Preparations to protect life and property should be rushed to completion. A Hurricane Watch means that hurricane conditions are possible within the watch area, in this case within 24 hours. A Tropical Storm Warning means that tropical storm conditions are expected somewhere within the warning area, in this case within 12 hours. For storm information specific to your area, please monitor products issued by your national meteorological service. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 1200 PM CST (1800 UTC), the center of Hurricane John was located near latitude 17.5 North, longitude 102.7 West. John is currently stationary, a slow northwestward motion towards the coast is anticipated later today. On the forecast track, the center of John is forecast to approach and move along the coast of southwestern Mexico or just inland on later today or tonight. Maximum sustained winds are near 75 mph (120 km/h) with higher gusts. Some strengthening is expected until the center moves along the coast or inland later today or tonight, which should cause John to quickly weaken to a depression Friday. Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 10 miles (20 km) from the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 140 miles (220 km). The estimated minimum central pressure is 979 mb (28.91 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- RAINFALL: Through Friday, Hurricane John is expected to produce additional rainfall amounts of 10 to 20 inches across portions of the Mexican States of Guerrero and Michoacán. Additional rainfall o 2 to 4 inches with locally up to 6 inches expected across the Mexican States of Colima and western Oaxaca. For a complete depiction of forecast rainfall associated with John, please see the National Weather Service Storm Total Rainfall Graphic, available at hurricanes.gov/graphics_ep5.shtml?rainqpf STORM SURGE: A dangerous storm surge is expected to produce coastal flooding near and to the east of where the center makes landfall. Near the coast, the surge will be accompanied by large and destructive waves. WIND: Hurricane conditions are expected along the coast within the hurricane warning area by tonight or early Friday. Winds are expected to first reach tropical storm strength within a few hours. Wind speeds atop and on the windward sides of hills and mountains are often up to 30 percent stronger than the near-surface winds indicated in this advisory, and in some elevated locations could be even greater. Tropical storm conditions are currently occurring over portions of the coast within the tropical storm warning area, and should continue through today. SURF: Swells associated with John are forecast to continue to affect the coast of southern and southwestern Mexico through the week, with the potential for dangerous surf and rip currents. Please see local statements for more information. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 300 PM CST. $$ Forecaster Kelly
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