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WTPA41 PHFO 172201
TCDCP1
TROPICAL STORM WALI SPECIAL DISCUSSION NUMBER 2
NWS CENTRAL PACIFIC HURRICANE CENTER HONOLULU HI CP012014
1200 PM HST THU JUL 17 2014
A RECENTLY RECEIVED ASCAT PASS SHOWED A SWATH OF 35 TO 40 KT WITHIN
THE BAND OF DEEP CONVECTION ALONG THE EASTERN FLANK OF THE SYSTEM.
AS A RESULT...CPHC HAS UPGRADED IT TO TROPICAL STORM WALI. FORECAST
REASONING FROM THE PREVIOUS PACKAGE REMAINS UNCHANGED AS WALI WILL
REMAIN IN AN ENVIRONMENT CONDUCIVE FOR SOME FURTHER
INTENSIFICATION FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS. BEYOND 24 HOURS...INCREASING
VERTICAL WIND SHEAR IS FORECAST TO WEAKEN WALI. THE PRIOR FORECAST
TRACK REMAINS UNCHANGED.
FORECAST POSITIONS AND MAX WINDS
INIT 17/2200Z 12.8N 140.8W 40 KT 45 MPH
12H 18/0600Z 13.6N 141.6W 45 KT 50 MPH
24H 18/1800Z 14.9N 143.0W 50 KT 60 MPH
36H 19/0600Z 16.2N 144.5W 40 KT 45 MPH
48H 19/1800Z 17.2N 146.1W 30 KT 35 MPH
72H 20/1800Z 18.4N 150.1W 25 KT 30 MPH
96H 21/1800Z...DISSIPATED
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FORECASTER WROE
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