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WTPZ62 KNHC 201941

TCUEP2

 

Hurricane Norma Tropical Cyclone Update

NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP172023

140 PM MDT Fri Oct 20 2023

 

...NORMA STRENGTHENS BACK INTO A MAJOR HURRICANE...

 

Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunter aircraft data indicate that 

Hurricane Norma has strengthened back into a major hurricane this 

afternoon. The maximum winds are estimated to be 120 mph (195 km/h) 

with higher gusts. The initial and forecast intensities will be 

updated with the next advisory that will be issued at 300 PM MDT 

(2100 UTC).

 

SUMMARY OF 140 PM MDT...1940 UTC...INFORMATION

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LOCATION...19.9N 109.7W

ABOUT 210 MI...335 S OF CABO SAN LUCAS MEXICO

ABOUT 360 MI...575 KM W MANZANILLO MEXICO

MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...120 MPH...195 KM/H

PRESENT MOVEMENT...NNW OR 330 DEGREES AT 8 MPH...13 KM/H

MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...955 MB...28.20 INCHES

 

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Forecaster Kelly/Reinhart