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Tropical Storm Hector Public Advisory Number 5
2018-08-01 22:37:22| National Hurricane Center (East Pacific)
Issued at 200 PM PDT Wed Aug 01 2018 890 WTPZ35 KNHC 012037 TCPEP5 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Hector Advisory Number 5 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP102018 200 PM PDT Wed Aug 01 2018 ...HECTOR NOW WITH 50-MPH WINDS... SUMMARY OF 200 PM PDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...13.8N 121.2W ABOUT 970 MI...1560 KM SW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH...85 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 280 DEGREES AT 12 MPH...19 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1002 MB...29.59 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 200 PM PDT (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Hector was located near latitude 13.8 North, longitude 121.2 West. Hector is moving toward the west near 12 mph (19 km/h) and this motion is expected to continue for the next few days. Maximum sustained winds are near 50 mph (85 km/h) with higher gusts. Strengthening is forecast during the next few days, and Hector is forecast to become a hurricane on Friday. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 35 miles (55 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1002 mb (29.59 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 800 PM PDT. $$ Forecaster Blake
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