000 WTPZ32 KNHC 080537 TCPEP2 BULLETIN TROPICAL STORM BLANCA INTERMEDIATE ADVISORY NUMBER 30A NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL EP022015 1200 AM MDT MON JUN 08 2015 ...BLANCA WEAKENING AS IT APPROACHES THE SOUTHERN BAJA CALIFORNIA PENINSULA... SUMMARY OF 1200 AM MDT...0600 UTC...INFORMATION ----------------------------------------------- LOCATION...22.9N 111.3W ABOUT 90 MI...145 KM W OF CABO SAN LUCAS MEXICO ABOUT 145 MI...235 KM SSE OF CABO SAN LAZARO MEXICO MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...60 MPH...95 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...NNW OR 345 DEGREES AT 10 MPH...17 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...991 MB...29.26 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY: None. SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT: A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for... * Loreto to Punta Abreojos, including Cabo San Lucas A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for... * North of Loreto to Mulege For storm information specific to your area, please monitor products issued by your national meteorological service. DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK ------------------------------ At 1200 AM MDT (0600 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Blanca was located near latitude 22.9 North, longitude 111.3 West. Blanca is moving toward the north-northwest near 10 mph (17 km/h), and this general motion is expected to continue during the next day or two. On the forecast track, the center of Blanca will approach the southwestern coast of the Baja California peninsula overnight, and move near or over the peninsula Monday through Tuesday. Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 60 mph (95 km/h), with higher gusts. Additional weakening is forecast, and Blanca is expected to become to a tropical depression by Monday afternoon or evening. Blanca will likely dissipate near or over northern portions of the Baja California peninsula by late Tuesday. Tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 150 miles (240 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 991 mb (29.26 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- WIND: Tropical storm conditions are occurring over southern portions of the Baja California peninsula and should spread northward within the warning area tonight and Monday. Tropical storm conditions are possible within the watch area on Monday. RAINFALL: Blanca is expected to produce total rain accumulations of 3 to 5 inches over much of Baja California Sur and the southern half of the state of Baja California, with isolated maximum amounts of 10 inches over Baja California Sur. These rains could produce life- threatening flash floods and mud slides. Rainfall associated with Blanca and its remnants could begin to affect portions of the southwestern United States on Tuesday. SURF: Swells generated by Blanca are affecting the coast of southwestern Mexico, the Pacific coast of the Baja California peninsula, and the southern Gulf of California. These swells will likely cause life-threatening surf and rip currents. For additional information, please consult products from your local weather office. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 300 AM MDT. $$ Forecaster Brennan