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HURRICANE SANDRA ADVISORY NUMBER   8
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL       EP222015
800 AM MST WED NOV 25 2015

...SANDRA STRENGTHENS TO A CATEGORY 2 HURRICANE...
...BECOMES THE STRONGEST HURRICANE IN THE EASTERN PACIFIC FOR THIS
LATE IN THE YEAR...


SUMMARY OF 800 AM MST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...12.6N 109.5W
ABOUT 560 MI...900 KM SW OF MANZANILLO MEXICO
ABOUT 710 MI...1145 KM S OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...100 MPH...155 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 295 DEGREES AT 10 MPH...17 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...975 MB...28.80 INCHES


WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.

Interests in southern portions of the Baja California peninsula
should monitor the progress of Sandra.  Tropical storm or hurricane
watches may be required for portions of this area later today.


DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK
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At 800 AM MST (1500 UTC), the center of Hurricane Sandra was located
near latitude 12.6 North, longitude 109.5 West.  Sandra is moving
toward the west-northwest near 10 mph (17 km/h).  A turn toward the
northwest is expected later today, followed by a northward turn on
Thursday.

Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 100 mph (155 km/h)
with higher gusts.  Additional strengthening is forecast during the
next 24 hours, and Sandra could become a major hurricane later
today or on Thursday.

Hurricane force winds extend outward up to 25 miles (35 km) from the
center, and tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 80 miles
(130 km).

The estimated minimum central pressure is 975 mb (28.80 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None.


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 200 PM MST.

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Forecaster Berg

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