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Hurricane ANDRES


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HURRICANE ANDRES ADVISORY NUMBER  19
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL       EP012015
200 PM PDT MON JUN 01 2015

...ANDRES CONTINUES TO WEAKEN...


SUMMARY OF 200 PM PDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...15.9N 121.1W
ABOUT 875 MI...1405 KM WSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...125 MPH...205 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 285 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 center of Hurricane Andres was located
near latitude 15.9 North, longitude 121.1 West. Andres is moving
toward the west-northwest near 8 mph (13 km/h) and this general
motion is expected to continue through Tuesday with a turn toward
the northwest on Wednesday morning.

Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 125 mph (205 km/h)
with higher gusts.  Andres is a category 3 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 35 miles (55 km) from the
center and tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 150 miles
(240 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 Roberts

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