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HURRICANE DOLORES ADVISORY NUMBER  20
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL       EP052015
300 AM MDT THU JUL 16 2015

...DOLORES MOVING AWAY FROM SOCORRO ISLAND...
...MAINTAINING MAJOR HURRICANE STRENGTH...

SUMMARY OF 300 AM MDT...0900 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...19.5N 111.4W
ABOUT 255 MI...410 KM SSW OF CABO SAN LUCAS MEXICO
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...115 MPH...185 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 300 DEGREES AT 7 MPH...11 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...960 MB...28.35 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 center of Hurricane Dolores was
located near latitude 19.5 North, longitude 111.4 West. Dolores is
moving toward the west-northwest near 7 mph (11 km/h) and this
general motion is expected to continue through Saturday.

Maximum sustained winds remain near 115 mph (185 km/h) with
higher gusts.  Dolores is a category 3 hurricane on the
Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale.  Gradual weakening is
forecast to commence later today or tonight.

Hurricane force winds extend outward up to 30 miles (45 km) from the
center and tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 160 miles
(260 km).  An automated station on Socorro Island reported a
sustained wind of 55 mph (89 km/h) with a gust to 80 mph (129
km/h) within the past hour.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 960 mb (28.35 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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SURF:  Swells generated by Dolores are affecting portions of the
coast of southwestern Mexico and Baja California Sur.  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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