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HURRICANE ANDRES ADVISORY NUMBER  12
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL       EP012015
800 PM PDT SAT MAY 30 2015

...ANDRES NEAR MAJOR HURRICANE STRENGTH...


SUMMARY OF 800 PM PDT...0300 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...15.1N 116.8W
ABOUT 700 MI...1130 KM SW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...110 MPH...175 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 310 DEGREES AT 7 MPH...11 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...966 MB...28.53 INCHES


WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.


DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK
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At 800 PM PDT (0300 UTC), the center of Hurricane Andres was located
near latitude 15.1 North, longitude 116.8 West. Andres is moving
toward the northwest near 7 mph (11 km/h). A turn toward the west-
northwest is likely by Sunday.

Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 110 mph (175 km/h)
with higher gusts.  Gradual weakening is forecast during the next
couple of days.

Hurricane force winds extend outward up to 35 miles (55 km) from the
center and tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 160 miles
(260 km).

The estimated minimum central pressure is 966 mb (28.53 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None.


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 200 AM PDT.

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Forecaster Kimberlain

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