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Tropical Storm Celia Public Advisory



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WTPZ33 KNHC 240236
TCPEP3

BULLETIN
Tropical Storm Celia Advisory Number  30
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP032022
900 PM MDT Thu Jun 23 2022

...CELIA BECOMING BETTER ORGANIZED AND EXPECTED TO STRENGTHEN...


SUMMARY OF 900 PM MDT...0300 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...16.7N 107.6W
ABOUT 270 MI...435 KM SW OF MANZANILLO MEXICO
ABOUT 265 MI...430 KM ESE OF SOCORRO ISLAND
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH...85 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 295 DEGREES AT 9 MPH...15 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...999 MB...29.50 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 900 PM MDT (0300 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Celia was
located near latitude 16.7 North, longitude 107.6 West. Celia is
moving toward the west-northwest near 9 mph (15 km/h), and this 
general motion is expected to continue with some decrease in 
forward speed during the next few days.

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.  The storm is 
expected to start weakening by Sunday.

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

The estimated minimum central pressure is 999 mb (29.50 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 300 AM MDT.

$$
Forecaster Beven



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