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Tropical Storm Hector Public Advisory Number 4
2018-08-01 16:45:18| National Hurricane Center (East Pacific)
Issued at 800 AM PDT Wed Aug 01 2018 959 WTPZ35 KNHC 011445 TCPEP5 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Hector Advisory Number 4 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP102018 800 AM PDT Wed Aug 01 2018 ...HECTOR GRADUALLY STRENGTHENING OVER THE EASTERN PACIFIC... SUMMARY OF 800 AM PDT...1500 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...13.8N 120.4W ABOUT 930 MI...1500 KM SW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...45 MPH...75 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 285 DEGREES AT 13 MPH...20 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1004 MB...29.65 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 800 AM PDT (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Hector was located near latitude 13.8 North, longitude 120.4 West. Hector is moving toward the west-northwest near 13 mph (20 km/h), and this general motion is expected today. A turn toward the west is forecast tomorrow, with the westward motion likely lasting a few days. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 45 mph (75 km/h) with higher gusts. Some strengthening is forecast during the next 48 hours, and Hector could become a hurricane on Friday. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 45 miles (75 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1004 mb (29.65 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 200 PM PDT. $$ Forecaster Blake
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