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Tropical Storm Carlotta Advisory Number   7
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP032024
800 PM MST Thu Aug 01 2024
 
...CARLOTTA HOLDING STEADY AND MOVING WEST-NORTHWESTWARD...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 800 PM MST...0300 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...17.9N 112.8W
ABOUT 395 MI...630 KM SSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...65 MPH...100 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 285 DEGREES AT 12 MPH...19 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...993 MB...29.33 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 17.9 North, longitude 112.8 West. Carlotta is
moving toward the west-northwest near 12 mph (19 km/h).  This motion
is expected to continue through tonight, followed by a turn toward
the west on Friday and a continued westward motion through the
weekend.
 
Maximum sustained winds are near 65 mph (100 km/h) with higher
gusts.  Strengthening is forecast during the next couple of days,
and Carlotta is expected to become a hurricane either tonight or
tomorrow.
 
Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 60 miles (95 km)
from the center.
 
The estimated minimum central pressure is 993 mb (29.33 inches).
 
 
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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SURF: Swells generated by Carlotta will affect the coasts of
west-central mainland Mexico and the southern Baja California
peninsula beginning soon. 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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