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HURRICANE ANDRES ADVISORY NUMBER  10
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL       EP012015
800 AM PDT SAT MAY 30 2015

...ANDRES STRENGTHENS TO A CATEGORY 2 HURRICANE...


SUMMARY OF 800 AM PDT...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...14.5N 115.9W
ABOUT 700 MI...1125 KM SW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...105 MPH...165 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 325 DEGREES AT 7 MPH...11 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...970 MB...28.65 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 800 AM PDT (1500 UTC), the center of Hurricane Andres was located
near latitude 14.5 North, longitude 115.9 West. Andres is moving
toward the northwest near 7 mph (11 km/h).  A turn toward the
west-northwest is forecast by tonight.

Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 105 mph (165 km/h)
with higher gusts.  Some slight strengthening is still possible
today, but a gradual weakening should begin on Sunday.

Hurricane force winds extend outward up to 30 miles (45 km) from the
center and tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 115 miles
(185 km).

The estimated minimum central pressure is 970 mb (28.65 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None.


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 200 PM PDT.

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Forecaster Cangialosi

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