ZCZC MIATCPEP5 ALL TTAA00 KNHC DDHHMM BULLETIN HURRICANE DOLORES ADVISORY NUMBER 14 NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL EP052015 300 PM MDT TUE JUL 14 2015 ...DOLORES GETTING BETTER ORGANIZED... SUMMARY OF 300 PM MDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...18.0N 108.6W ABOUT 250 MI...405 KM SW OF CABO CORRIENTES MEXICO MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...85 MPH...140 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 295 DEGREES AT 7 MPH...11 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...979 MB...28.91 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK ------------------------------ At 300 PM MDT (2100 UTC), the center of Hurricane Dolores was located near latitude 18.0 North, longitude 108.6 West. Dolores is moving toward the west-northwest near 7 mph (11 km/h) and this motion is expected to continue for the next couple of days. On the forecast track, the center of Dolores should pass near Socorro Island Wednesday or Wednesday night. Maximum sustained winds are near 85 mph (140 km/h) with higher gusts. Satellite imagery indicates that Dolores is developing an eye, and it is expected to strengthen into a major hurricane Wednesday or Wednesday night. Hurricane force winds extend outward up to 25 miles (35 km) from the center and tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 150 miles (240 km). The estimated minimum central pressure is 979 mb (28.91 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- SURF: Swells generated by Dolores are affecting portions of the coast of southwestern Mexico, and are expected to begin affecting the southern coast of the Baja California peninsula today. These swells could cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Please consult products from your local weather office. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 900 PM MDT. $$ Forecaster Beven NNNN
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