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HURRICANE DOLORES ADVISORY NUMBER  16
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL       EP052015
300 AM MDT WED JUL 15 2015

...DOLORES RAPIDLY STRENGTHENS TO A CATEGORY 4 HURRICANE...


SUMMARY OF 300 AM MDT...0900 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...18.3N 109.9W
ABOUT 320 MI...510 KM S OF CABO SAN LUCAS MEXICO
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...130 MPH...215 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 295 DEGREES AT 7 MPH...11 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...944 MB...27.88 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 300 AM MDT (0900 UTC), the eye of Hurricane Dolores was
located near latitude 18.3 North, longitude 109.9 West. Dolores is
moving toward the west-northwest near 7 mph (11 km/h) and this
general motion is expected to continue for the next couple of days.
On the forecast track, the eye of Dolores should pass near
Socorro Island later today.

Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 130 mph (215 km/h)
with higher gusts.  Dolores is a category 4 hurricane on the
Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale.  Some additional strengthening
is forecast during the next 24 hours before a weakening trend
commences on Thursday.

Hurricane force winds extend outward up to 35 miles (55 km) from the
center and tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 175 miles
(280 km).

The estimated minimum central pressure is 944 mb (27.88 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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SURF:  Swells generated by Dolores are affecting portions of the
coast of southwestern Mexico and the southern coast of the Baja
California peninsula.  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 900 AM MDT.

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Forecaster Roberts

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