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HURRICANE ANDRES ADVISORY NUMBER  15
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL       EP012015
200 PM PDT SUN MAY 31 2015

...ANDRES STRENGTHENS TO A MAJOR HURRICANE FAR FROM LAND...


SUMMARY OF 200 PM PDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...15.3N 118.8W
ABOUT 780 MI...1260 KM SW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...125 MPH...205 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 270 DEGREES AT 8 MPH...13 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...952 MB...28.12 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 200 PM PDT (2100 UTC), the eye of Hurricane Andres was located
near latitude 15.3 North, longitude 118.8 West.  Andres is moving
toward the west near 8 mph (13 km/h).  A turn toward the west-
northwest is forecast tonight, and this general motion is expected
to continue through Tuesday.

Satellite imagery indicates that maximum sustained winds have
increased to near 125 mph (205 km/h) with higher gusts.  Andres is a
category 3 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale.
Weakening is forecast during the next 48 hours.

Hurricane force winds extend outward up to 35 miles (55 km) from the
center and tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 140 miles
(220 km).

The estimated minimum central pressure is 952 mb (28.12 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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SURF:  Swells generated by Andres are affecting portions of the west
coast of the Baja California peninsula.  These swells are likely to
cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions.  Please
consult products from your local weather office.


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 800 PM PDT.

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Forecaster Brennan

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