ZCZC MIATCPEP1 ALL TTAA00 KNHC DDHHMM BULLETIN HURRICANE ANDRES ADVISORY NUMBER 17 NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL EP012015 200 AM PDT MON JUN 01 2015 ...ANDRES STRENGTHENS A LITTLE MORE... SUMMARY OF 200 AM PDT...0900 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...15.5N 119.8W ABOUT 825 MI...1325 KM SW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...145 MPH...230 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 275 DEGREES AT 6 MPH...9 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...938 MB...27.70 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK ------------------------------ At 200 AM PDT (0900 UTC), the center of Hurricane Andres was located near latitude 15.5 North, longitude 119.8 West. Andres is moving toward the west near 6 mph (9 km/h), and a turn to the west-northwest with some increase in forward speed is expected over the next couple of days. Satellite images indicate that the maximum sustained winds have increased to near 145 mph (230 km/h) with higher gusts. Andres is a category 4 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. Little additional increase in strength is expected this morning, and a weakening trend is forecast to begin later today. Hurricane force winds extend outward up to 40 miles (65 km) from the center and tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 160 miles (260 km). The estimated minimum central pressure is 938 mb (27.70 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- SURF: Swells generated by Andres are affecting portions of the west coast of the Baja California peninsula. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Please consult products from your local weather office. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 800 AM PDT. $$ Forecaster Brown NNNN
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