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HURRICANE DOLORES ADVISORY NUMBER  13
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL       EP052015
900 AM MDT TUE JUL 14 2015

...DOLORES INTENSIFIES A LITTLE MORE...


SUMMARY OF 900 AM MDT...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...17.7N 108.2W
ABOUT 250 MI...400 KM SW OF CABO CORRIENTES MEXICO
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...85 MPH...140 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 290 DEGREES AT 7 MPH...11 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...981 MB...28.97 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 900 AM MDT (1500 UTC), the center of Hurricane Dolores was
located near latitude 17.7 North, longitude 108.2 West. Dolores is
moving toward the west-northwest near 7 mph (11 km/h) and this
motion is expected to continue for the next couple of days.  On the
forecast track, the center of Dolores should pass near Socorro
Island Wednesday or Wednesday night.

Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 85 mph (140 km/h)
with higher gusts.  Additional strengthening is forecast during the
next 48 hours, and Dolores is expected to become a major hurricane
Wednesday or Wednesday night.

Hurricane force winds extend outward up to 25 miles (35 km) from the
center and tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 150 miles
(240 km).

The estimated minimum central pressure is 981 mb (28.97 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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RAINFALL:  Additional rainfall amounts of up to an inch are
possible along the southwestern coast of Mexico in the states of
Colima and Jalisco today.

SURF:  Swells generated by Dolores are affecting portions of the
coast of southwestern Mexico, and are expected to begin affecting
the southern coast of the Baja California peninsula today.  These
swells could 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 300 PM MDT.

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Forecaster Beven

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