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Hurricane ANDRES


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HURRICANE ANDRES ADVISORY NUMBER  16
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL       EP012015
800 PM PDT SUN MAY 31 2015

...ANDRES STRENGTHENS SOME MORE...


SUMMARY OF 800 PM PDT...0300 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...15.3N 119.2W
ABOUT 800 MI...1290 KM SW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...140 MPH...220 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 270 DEGREES AT 6 MPH...9 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...943 MB...27.85 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 PM PDT (0300 UTC), the center of Hurricane Andres was located
near latitude 15.3 North, longitude 119.2 West.  Andres is moving
toward the west near 6 mph (9 km/h), and a turn to the
west-northwest with some increase in forward speed is expected over
the next couple of days.

Satellite images indicate that the maximum sustained winds have
increased to near 140 mph (220 km/h) with higher gusts.  Andres is a
category 4 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale.
Little additional increase in strength is expected overnight, and a
weakening trend is forecast to begin on Monday.

Hurricane force winds extend outward up to 35 miles (55 km) from the
center and tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 160 miles
(260 km).


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 200 AM PDT.

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Forecaster Pasch

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