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Hurricane ANDRES


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HURRICANE ANDRES ADVISORY NUMBER  18
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL       EP012015
800 AM PDT MON JUN 01 2015

...ANDRES WEAKENS A BIT...


SUMMARY OF 800 AM PDT...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...15.7N 120.3W
ABOUT 840 MI...1350 KM SW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...140 MPH...220 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 285 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 AM PDT (1500 UTC), the center of Hurricane Andres was located
near latitude 15.7 North, longitude 120.3 West. Andres is moving
toward the west-northwest near 6 mph (9 km/h) and this general
motion with a slight increase in forward speed is expected to
continue through Tuesday night.

Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 140 mph (220 km/h)
with higher gusts.  However, Andres remains a category 4 hurricane
on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale.  Further weakening is
expected during the next 48 hours and Andres is forecast to rapidly
weaken to a tropical storm on Wednesday.

Hurricane force winds extend outward up to 45 miles (75 km) from the
center and tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 160 miles
(260 km).

The estimated minimum central pressure is 943 mb (27.85 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 200 PM PDT.

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Forecaster Roberts

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