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Hurricane ANDRES


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HURRICANE ANDRES ADVISORY NUMBER  23
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL       EP012015
200 PM PDT TUE JUN 02 2015

...ANDRES WEAKENING OVER COOL WATERS...
...EXPECTED TO BECOME A TROPICAL STORM ON WEDNESDAY...

SUMMARY OF 200 PM PDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...18.3N 123.9W
ABOUT 960 MI...1540 KM WSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...85 MPH...140 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 305 DEGREES AT 10 MPH...17 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...980 MB...28.94 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 18.3 North, longitude 123.9 West. Andres is moving
toward the northwest near 10 mph (17 km/h).  A turn toward the
north-northwest and a decrease in forward speed is expected on
Wednesday followed by a gradual turn toward the northeast
and a reduction in forward speed on Thursday morning.

Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 85 mph (140 km/h)
with higher gusts.  Continued weakening is forecast during the
next 48 hours, and Andres is expected to become a tropical storm
later tonight or on Wednesday.

Hurricane force winds extend outward up to 25 miles (35 km) from the
center and tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 125 miles
(205 km).

The estimated minimum central pressure is 980 mb (28.94 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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