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Hurricane Miriam Advisory Number  16
NWS Central Pacific Hurricane Center Honolulu HI   EP152018
500 PM HST Wed Aug 29 2018
 
...HURRICANE MIRIAM ENTERS THE CENTRAL PACIFIC AND IS NO THREAT
TO LAND...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 500 PM HST...0300 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...14.4N 140.6W
ABOUT 1025 MI...1650 KM ESE OF HILO HAWAII
ABOUT 1230 MI...1980 KM ESE OF HONOLULU HAWAII
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...75 MPH...120 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 280 DEGREES AT 8 MPH...13 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...988 MB...29.18 INCHES
 
 
WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.
 
 
DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
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At 500 PM HST (0300 UTC), the center of Hurricane Miriam was located
near latitude 14.4 North, longitude 140.6 West. Miriam is moving
toward the west near 8 mph (13 km/h). A turn toward the northwest
with a decrease in forward speed is expected tonight, followed by a
turn toward the north on Friday that will continue into Saturday.
 
Maximum sustained winds are near 75 mph (120 km/h) with higher
gusts. Some additional strengthening is possible during the next 24
hours. Miriam is expected to begin weakening on Friday as it
encounters strong upper-level winds and cooler waters. 
 
Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 25 miles (35 km) from the
center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 105 miles
(165 km).
 
The estimated minimum central pressure is 988 mb (29.18 inches).
 
 
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None.
 
 
NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 1100 PM HST.
 
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Forecaster Birchard
 
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