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HURRICANE DOLORES ADVISORY NUMBER  17
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL       EP052015
900 AM MDT WED JUL 15 2015

...DOLORES MOVING SLOWLY TOWARD THE WEST-NORTHWEST...


SUMMARY OF 900 AM MDT...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...18.4N 110.2W
ABOUT 310 MI...500 KM S OF CABO SAN LUCAS MEXICO
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...130 MPH...215 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 290 DEGREES AT 6 MPH...9 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...946 MB...27.94 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 900 AM MDT (1500 UTC), the eye of Hurricane Dolores was located
near latitude 18.4 North, longitude 110.2 West.  Dolores is
moving toward the west-northwest near 6 mph (9 km/h), and this
general motion is expected to continue through Thursday.  A turn
toward the west with some increase in forward speed could occur by
Thursday night.

Maximum sustained winds remain near 130 mph (215 km/h) with higher
gusts.  Dolores is a category 4 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson
Hurricane Wind Scale.  Some strengthening is forecast through
tonight, with weakening expected to begin 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 946 mb (27.94 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 300 PM MDT.

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Forecaster Berg

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