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Hurricane BLANCA


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HURRICANE BLANCA ADVISORY NUMBER  17
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL       EP022015
400 PM CDT THU JUN 04 2015

...BLANCA CONTINUES TO WEAKEN BUT FORECAST TO REGAIN STRENGTH...


SUMMARY OF 400 PM CDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...12.8N 105.3W
ABOUT 435 MI...695 KM S OF MANZANILLO MEXICO
ABOUT 760 MI...1225 KM SSE OF CABO SAN LUCAS MEXICO
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...100 MPH...155 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 320 DEGREES AT 6 MPH...9 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...975 MB...28.80 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 400 PM CDT (2100 UTC), the center of Hurricane Blanca was located
near latitude 12.8 North, longitude 105.3 West. Blanca is moving
toward the northwest near 6 mph (9 km/h), and this general motion
with an increase in forward speed is expected during the next 48
hours.

Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 100 mph (155 km/h)
with higher gusts. Some restrengthening is possible during the next
24 to 36 hours.

Hurricane force winds extend outward up to 35 miles (55 km) from the
center and tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 195 miles
(315 km).

The estimated minimum central pressure is 975 mb (28.80 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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SURF:  Swells generated by Blanca will likely affect 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 1000 PM CDT.

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Forecaster Avila

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