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HURRICANE DOLORES ADVISORY NUMBER  24
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL       EP052015
300 AM MDT FRI JUL 17 2015

...DOLORES CONTINUES TO WEAKEN...


SUMMARY OF 300 AM MDT...0900 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...21.2N 114.3W
ABOUT 305 MI...490 KM WSW OF CABO SAN LUCAS MEXICO
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...80 MPH...130 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 295 DEGREES AT 10 MPH...17 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...982 MB...29.00 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 300 AM MDT (0900 UTC), the center of Hurricane Dolores was
located near latitude 21.2 North, longitude 114.3 West.  Dolores is
moving toward the west-northwest near 10 mph (17 km/h).  A turn
toward the northwest and north-northwest is expected over the next
48 hours.

Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 80 mph (130 km/h)
with higher gusts.  Continued weakening is forecast during the
next 48 hours, and Dolores is likely to become a tropical storm
later today.

Hurricane force winds extend outward up to 25 miles (35 km) from the
center and tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 140 miles
(220 km).

The estimated minimum central pressure is 982 mb (29.00 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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SURF:  Swells generated by Dolores are affecting portions of the
coast of southwestern Mexico and Baja California Sur.  These swells
could cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions.
Please consult products from your local weather office.


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 900 AM MDT.

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Forecaster Pasch

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