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Tropical Storm Mario Advisory Number   6
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP142019
300 PM MDT Wed Sep 18 2019

...MARIO SHRINKS BUT WINDS INCREASE...


SUMMARY OF 300 PM MDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...15.0N 111.8W
ABOUT 560 MI...900 KM SSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...65 MPH...100 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 310 DEGREES AT 10 MPH...17 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...998 MB...29.47 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 300 PM MDT (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Mario was
located near latitude 15.0 North, longitude 111.8 West. Mario is
moving toward the northwest near 10 mph (17 km/h). This motion is
expected to continue through tonight, with a decrease in forward
speed by tomorrow. Mario is forecast to then slow down and meander
slowly northward on Friday and Saturday.

Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 65 mph (100 km/h)
with higher gusts. Additional strengthening is expected, and Mario
is forecast to become a hurricane by Thursday.

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

The estimated minimum central pressure is 998 mb (29.47 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 900 PM MDT.

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Forecaster Zelinsky

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