950 WTPZ65 KNHC 231747 TCUEP5 Hurricane John Tropical Cyclone Update NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP102024 1145 AM CST Mon Sep 23 2024 Satellite imagery indicates that John continues to rapidly strengthen with estimated maximum sustained winds of 85 mph (140 km/h). A special advisory will be issued by 1200 PM CST (1800 UTC) to reflect this intensity change and update the track and intensity forecast. The special advisory will be issued in lieu of the 1200 PM CST (1800 UTC) intermediate advisory. SUMMARY OF 1145 AM CST...1745 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...15.1N 98.4W ABOUT 85 MI...135 KM S OF PUNTA MALDONADO MEXICO ABOUT 100 MI...160 KM WSW OF PUERTO ESCONDIDO MEXICO MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...85 MPH...140 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...N OR 5 DEGREES AT 3 MPH...6 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...980 MB...28.94 INCHES $$ Forecaster Brown
Hurricane John Update Statement
23
Sep