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Hurricane BLANCA


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HURRICANE BLANCA ADVISORY NUMBER  10
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL       EP022015
1000 PM CDT TUE JUN 02 2015

...BLANCA INTENSIFYING QUICKLY...


SUMMARY OF 1000 PM CDT...0300 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...12.8N 104.7W
ABOUT 395 MI...640 KM SSW OF ZIHUATANEJO MEXICO
ABOUT 430 MI...690 KM S OF MANZANILLO MEXICO
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...85 MPH...140 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...STATIONARY
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...980 MB...28.94 INCHES


WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.

Interests along the west-central coast of mainland Mexico should
monitor the progress of Blanca.


DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK
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At 1000 PM CDT (0300 UTC), the center of Hurricane Blanca was
located near latitude 12.8 North, longitude 104.7 West.  Blanca is
nearly stationary and is expected to move very little through
Wednesday night.  Blanca is forecast to accelerate toward the
north-northwest on Thursday.

Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 85 mph (140 km/h)
with higher gusts.  Rapid strengthening is forecast to continue, and
Blanca is expected to become a major hurricane 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 80 miles
(130 km).

The estimated minimum central pressure is 980 mb (28.94 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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SURF:  Swells generated by Blanca will begin affecting portions of
the coast of southwestern Mexico during the next couple of days.
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 400 AM CDT.

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Forecaster Berg

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