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Tropical Depression BLANCA


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TROPICAL DEPRESSION BLANCA ADVISORY NUMBER  33
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL       EP022015
300 PM MDT MON JUN 08 2015

...BLANCA WEAKENS TO A DEPRESSION...
...ALL WATCHES AND WARNINGS DISCONTINUED...


SUMMARY OF 300 PM MDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...26.7N 113.0W
ABOUT 60 MI...95 KM SW OF SANTA ROSALIA MEXICO
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NNW OR 340 DEGREES AT 17 MPH...28 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...999 MB...29.50 INCHES


WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY:

The government of Mexico has discontinued all Tropical Storm
Watches and Warnings.

SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT:

There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.


DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK
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At 300 PM MDT (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Blanca
was located near latitude 26.7 North, longitude 113.0 West. The
depression is moving toward the north-northwest near 17 mph (28
km/h) and this general motion with some decrease in forward speed is
expected over the next day or so.  On the forecast track the center
of Blanca will move near or over portions of the central Baja
California peninsula today through Tuesday.

Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 35 mph (55 km/h) with
higher gusts.  Additional weakening is forecast during the next day
or so, and Blanca is expected to degenerate into a remnant low by
early Tuesday.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 999 mb (29.50 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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RAINFALL:  Blanca is expected to produce additional rainfall
accumulations of 2 to 4 inches over parts of the central and eastern
Baja California peninsula.  Rainfall associated with Blanca will
also begin to affect the southwestern United States this afternoon
through Tuesday.

SURF:  Swells generated by Blanca near the coast of the Baja
California peninsula are expected to begin to diminish later today
or tonight.  For additional information, please consult products
from your local weather office.


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 900 PM MDT.

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Forecaster Pasch

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