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Tropical Storm Norma Advisory Number  19

NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP172017

900 PM MDT Mon Sep 18 2017



...NORMA FORECAST TO DISSIPATE IN A DAY OR TWO...





SUMMARY OF 900 PM MDT...0300 UTC...INFORMATION

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LOCATION...21.7N 113.7W

ABOUT 255 MI...415 KM WSW OF CABO SAN LUCAS MEXICO

MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH...65 KM/H

PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 290 DEGREES AT 7 MPH...11 KM/H

MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1005 MB...29.68 INCHES





WATCHES AND WARNINGS

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There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.





DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK

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At 900 PM MDT (0300 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Norma was

located near latitude 21.7 North, longitude 113.7 West.  Norma is

moving toward the west-northwest near 7 mph (11 km/h), and this

general motion is expected to continue on Tuesday with a gradual

turn to the northwest thereafter.



Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher gusts.

Weakening is forecast during the next 48 hours.



Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 70 miles (110 km)

from the center.



The estimated minimum central pressure is 1005 mb (29.68 inches).





HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND

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SURF:  Swells generated by Norma are affecting portions of the coast

of southwestern Mexico and Baja California Sur and will continue

into Tuesday.  These swells are likely to cause life-threatening

surf and rip current conditions.  Please consult products from your

local weather office.





NEXT ADVISORY

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Next complete advisory at 300 AM MDT.



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Forecaster Avila