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HURRICANE DOLORES ADVISORY NUMBER  18
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL       EP052015
300 PM MDT WED JUL 15 2015

...EYE OF DOLORES APPROACHING SOCORRO ISLAND...


SUMMARY OF 300 PM MDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...18.7N 110.6W
ABOUT 295 MI...470 KM S OF CABO SAN LUCAS MEXICO
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...125 MPH...205 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 290 DEGREES AT 6 MPH...9 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...952 MB...28.12 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 PM MDT (2100 UTC), the eye of Hurricane Dolores was located
near latitude 18.7 North, longitude 110.6 West.  Dolores is moving
toward the west-northwest near 6 mph (9 km/h), and this general
motion is expected to continue through Thursday night.  A turn
toward the west is forecast on Friday.

Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 125 mph (205 km/h)
with higher gusts.  Dolores is a category 3 hurricane on the
Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale.  Fluctuations in intensity
are possible through Thursday, but weakening is forecast Thursday
night and Friday.

Hurricane force winds extend outward up to 30 miles (45 km) from the
center, and tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 175
miles (280 km).  An automated station on Socorro Island recently
reported a wind gust of 59 mph (96 km/h).

The estimated minimum central pressure is 952 mb (28.12 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 PM MDT.

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Forecaster Berg

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