Issued at 900 AM MDT Wed Sep 06 2023
000 WTPZ31 KNHC 061443 TCPEP1 BULLETIN Hurricane Jova Advisory Number 8 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP112023 900 AM MDT Wed Sep 06 2023 ...JOVA CONTINUES TO RAPIDLY INTENSIFY... SUMMARY OF 900 AM MDT...1500 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...14.2N 110.6W ABOUT 600 MI...970 KM S OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...105 MPH...165 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 295 DEGREES AT 13 MPH...20 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...972 MB...28.71 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 900 AM MDT (1500 UTC), the center of Hurricane Jova was located near latitude 14.2 North, longitude 110.6 West. Jova is moving toward the west-northwest near 13 mph (20 km/h), and this general motion is expected to continue through late this week. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 105 mph (165 km/h) with higher gusts. Jova is expected to continue strengthening rapidly during the next day or so. Jova is likely to become a major hurricane by tonight. Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 10 miles (20 km) from the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 90 miles (150 km). The estimated minimum central pressure is 972 mb (28.71 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 300 PM MDT. $$ Forecaster Kelly/Brown
