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Tropical Storm Celia Public Advisory



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WTPZ33 KNHC 232033
TCPEP3

BULLETIN
Tropical Storm Celia Advisory Number  29
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP032022
300 PM MDT Thu Jun 23 2022

...CELIA TURNS TOWARD THE WEST-NORTHWEST WHILE BECOMING MORE
ORGANIZED...


SUMMARY OF 300 PM MDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...16.4N 106.8W
ABOUT 245 MI...390 KM SW OF MANZANILLO MEXICO
ABOUT 320 MI...520 KM ESE OF SOCORRO ISLAND
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 300 PM MDT (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Celia was 
located near latitude 16.4 North, longitude 106.8 West.  Celia is 
moving toward the west-northwest near 12 mph (19 km/h).  A 
west-northwestward track at a slower forward speed is expected into 
the weekend.

Maximum sustained winds are near 50 mph (85 km/h) with higher gusts.
Strengthening is forecast during the next day or two, and Celia 
could become a hurricane late Friday or Saturday.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 70 miles (110 km)
from the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1000 mb (29.53 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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SURF:  Swells are affecting portions of the southwestern coast of
Mexico and will spread northward to the southern Baja California
peninsula and the coast of west-central Mexico on Friday and
Saturday.  These conditions could cause life-threatening surf and
rip currents.  Please consult products from your local weather
office.


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 900 PM MDT.

$$
Forecaster Berg




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