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TROPICAL STORM DOLORES ADVISORY NUMBER  26
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL       EP052015
200 PM PDT FRI JUL 17 2015

...DOLORES CONTINUES TO WEAKEN OVER COLDER WATER...


SUMMARY OF 200 PM PDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...21.3N 116.1W
ABOUT 340 MI...550 KM SW OF CABO SAN LAZARO MEXICO
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...60 MPH...95 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 285 DEGREES AT 10 MPH...17 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...996 MB...29.42 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 200 PM PDT (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Dolores was
located near latitude 21.3 North, longitude 116.1 West.  Dolores is
moving toward the west-northwest near 10 mph (17 km/h), and this
general motion is expected to continue through tonight.  A turn
toward the northwest is forecast on Saturday, followed by a turn
toward the north-northwest Saturday night.

Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 60 mph (95 km/h)
with higher gusts.  Additional weakening is forecast during the
next 48 hours, and Dolores should become a tropical depression by
Saturday night.

Tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 105 miles (165 km)
from the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 996 mb (29.42 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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SURF:  Swells generated by Dolores are affecting portions of the
coast of southwestern Mexico and the west coast of the Baja
California peninsula and are expected to reach the coast of southern
California later today and on Saturday.  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 800 PM PDT.

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Forecaster Berg

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