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Tropical Storm Kiko Advisory Number  45
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP132019
500 AM HST Mon Sep 23 2019

...KIKO RESTRENGTHENS AS IT INCHES CLOSER TO THE END OF THE
EASTERN PACIFIC BASIN...


SUMMARY OF 500 AM HST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...15.7N 135.8W
ABOUT 1755 MI...2825 KM WSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH...85 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 285 DEGREES AT 8 MPH...13 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1002 MB...29.59 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 AM HST (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Kiko was
located near latitude 15.7 North, longitude 135.8 West. Kiko is
moving toward the west-northwest near 8 mph (13 km/h). This general
motion is expected today, followed by a turn toward the northwest
on Tuesday. Kiko could begin to turn back toward the west in a few
days as it weakens.

Maximum sustained winds are near 50 mph (85 km/h) with higher gusts.
Some additional strengthening is possible today, but weakening is
forecast to begin by Tuesday and Kiko is forecast to become a
remnant low later this week.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 45 miles (75 km)
from the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1002 mb (29.59 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None.


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 1100 AM HST.

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Forecaster Zelinsky

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