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HURRICANE ANDRES ADVISORY NUMBER  17
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL       EP012015
200 AM PDT MON JUN 01 2015

...ANDRES STRENGTHENS A LITTLE MORE...


SUMMARY OF 200 AM PDT...0900 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...15.5N 119.8W
ABOUT 825 MI...1325 KM SW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...145 MPH...230 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 275 DEGREES AT 6 MPH...9 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...938 MB...27.70 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 AM PDT (0900 UTC), the center of Hurricane Andres was located
near latitude 15.5 North, longitude 119.8 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 145 mph (230 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 this morning,
and a weakening trend is forecast to begin later today.

Hurricane force winds extend outward up to 40 miles (65 km) from the
center and tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 160 miles
(260 km).

The estimated minimum central pressure is 938 mb (27.70 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 AM PDT.

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Forecaster Brown

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