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HURRICANE SANDRA ADVISORY NUMBER  11
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL       EP222015
200 AM MST THU NOV 26 2015

...AND YET ANOTHER INTENSE HURRICANE IN THE EASTERN NORTH PACIFIC...


SUMMARY OF 200 AM MST...0900 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...14.6N 110.3W
ABOUT 500 MI...810 KM SW OF CABO CORRIENTES MEXICO
ABOUT 575 MI...925 KM S OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...145 MPH...230 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...N OR 350 DEGREES AT 12 MPH...19 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...935 MB...27.61 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 200 AM MST (0900 UTC), the eye of Hurricane Sandra was located
near latitude 14.6 North, longitude 110.3 West. Sandra is moving
toward the north near 12 mph (19 km/h), and a turn toward the
north-northeast is expected on Friday.  On the forecast track, the
center of Sandra could pass near Socorro Island later today or
Friday morning.

Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 145 mph (230 km/h)
with higher gusts.  Sandra is a category 4 hurricane on the
Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale.  No significant change in
strength is expected today, but weakening should begin on Friday.

Hurricane force winds extend outward up to 35 miles (55 km) from the
center and tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 115 miles
(185 km).

The estimated minimum central pressure is 935 mb (27.61 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None.


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 800 AM MST.

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Forecaster Avila

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