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Tropical Storm Lowell Advisory Number   5
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP172020
300 PM MDT Mon Sep 21 2020
 
...DEPRESSION BECOMES TROPICAL STORM LOWELL...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 300 PM MDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...17.4N 113.6W
ABOUT 450 MI...725 KM SSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...45 MPH...75 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 290 DEGREES AT 16 MPH...26 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1001 MB...29.56 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 Lowell was
located near latitude 17.4 North, longitude 113.6 West. Lowell is
moving toward the west-northwest near 16 mph (26 km/h), and this
motion is expected to continue through Wednesday, followed by a 
turn toward the west Wednesday night.
 
Recent satellite-derived surface wind data indicate that maximum 
sustained winds are now near 45 mph (75 km/h) with higher gusts.  
Slow strengthening is anticipated during the next few days, and 
Lowell could be near hurricane strength by Wednesday or Wednesday 
night.
 
Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 85 miles (140 km)
mainly to the south and southeast of the center.
 
The estimated minimum central pressure is 1001 mb (29.56 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 Beven
 
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