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Tropical Storm Miriam Public Advisory Number 14
2018-08-29 16:34:26| National Hurricane Center (East Pacific)
Issued at 800 AM PDT Wed Aug 29 2018 615 WTPZ35 KNHC 291434 TCPEP5 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Miriam Advisory Number 14 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP152018 800 AM PDT Wed Aug 29 2018 ...MIRIAM A LITTLE STRONGER... ...EXPECTED TO MOVE INTO THE CENTRAL PACIFIC BASIN LATER TODAY... SUMMARY OF 800 AM PDT...1500 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...14.2N 139.4W ABOUT 1105 MI...1775 KM ESE OF HILO HAWAII MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...70 MPH...110 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 275 DEGREES AT 12 MPH...19 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...996 MB...29.42 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 Miriam was located near latitude 14.2 North, longitude 139.4 West. Miriam is moving toward the west near 12 mph (19 km/h). A turn toward the west-northwest with a decrease in forward speed is expected by tonight, followed by a turn toward the northwest and north through Friday night. Maximum sustained winds are near 70 mph (110 km/h) with higher gusts. Some slight strengthening is possible during the next day or so, and Miriam could become a hurricane by Thursday. Steady weakening is expected to begin on Friday. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 80 miles (130 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 996 mb (29.42 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 200 PM PDT. $$ Forecaster Brown
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