Skip Navigation Links
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration logo National Weather Service logo United States Department of Commerce

Hurricane FERNANDA


ZCZC MIATCPEP1 ALL
TTAA00 KNHC DDHHMM

BULLETIN
Hurricane Fernanda Advisory Number   8
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP062017
200 PM PDT Thu Jul 13 2017

...FERNANDA BECOMES A HURRICANE WHILE RAPIDLY INTENSIFYING...
...EXPECTED TO BECOME A MAJOR HURRICANE ON FRIDAY...


SUMMARY OF 200 PM PDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
----------------------------------------------
LOCATION...11.2N 116.0W
ABOUT 900 MI...1450 KM SSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...80 MPH...130 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 260 DEGREES AT 12 MPH...19 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...990 MB...29.24 INCHES


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


DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK
------------------------------
At 200 PM PDT (2100 UTC), the center of Hurricane Fernanda was
located near latitude 11.2 North, longitude 116.0 West. Fernanda is
moving toward the west near 12 mph (19 km/h), and a general motion
toward the west is expected during the next 48 hour.

Fernanda is rapidly intensifying and maximum sustained winds have
increased to near 80 mph (130 km/h) with higher gusts.  Additional
rapid strengthening is forecast, and Fernanda is likely to become a
major hurricane by Friday.

Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 15 miles (30 km) from the
center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 60 miles
(95 km).

The estimated minimum central pressure is 990 mb (29.24 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
----------------------
None


NEXT ADVISORY
-------------
Next complete advisory at 800 PM PDT.

$$
Forecaster Beven

NNNN