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Tropical Storm Carlotta Advisory Number   3
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP032024
800 PM MST Wed Jul 31 2024
 
...CARLOTTA CONTINUES TO INTENSIFY...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 800 PM MST...0300 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...16.6N 108.9W
ABOUT 345 MI...555 KM WSW OF MANZANILLO MEXICO
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH...85 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 300 DEGREES AT 12 MPH...19 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1000 MB...29.53 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 800 PM MST (0300 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Carlotta was
located near latitude 16.6 North, longitude 108.9 West. Carlotta is 
moving toward the west-northwest near 12 mph (19 km/h), and this 
motion is expected to continue for the next day or so followed by a 
turn to the west by Friday.
 
Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 50 mph (85 km/h) with 
higher gusts. Rapid strengthening is forecast during the next couple 
of days, and Carlotta is now anticipated to become a hurricane by 
Thursday evening.
 
Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 45 miles (75 km)
from the center.
 
The estimated minimum central pressure is 1000 mb (29.53 inches).
 
 
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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SURF: Swells generated by Carlotta are expected to affect the coasts
of west-central mainland Mexico and the southern Baja California
peninsula beginning Thursday. These swells are likely to cause
life-threatening surf and rip current conditions through the
weekend.  Please consult products from your local weather office.
 
 
NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 200 AM MST.
 
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Forecaster Bucci
 
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