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HURRICANE SANDRA ADVISORY NUMBER   7
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL       EP222015
200 AM MST WED NOV 25 2015

...SANDRA FORECAST TO STRENGTHEN TODAY...


SUMMARY OF 200 AM MST...0900 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...12.5N 109.0W
ABOUT 545 MI...880 KM SW OF MANZANILLO MEXICO
ABOUT 720 MI...1160 KM S OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...85 MPH...140 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 295 DEGREES AT 10 MPH...17 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...979 MB...28.91 INCHES


WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.

Interests in southern portions of the Baja California peninsula
should monitor the progress of Sandra.  Tropical storm or hurricane
watches may be required for portions of this area later today.


DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK
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At 200 AM MST (0900 UTC), the center of Hurricane Sandra was located
near latitude 12.5 North, longitude 109.0 West. Sandra is moving
toward the west-northwest near 10 mph (17 km/h). A turn toward the
northwest is expected later today, with a turn toward the north
on Thursday.

Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 85 mph (140 km/h)
with higher gusts. Additional strengthening is forecast during the
next 36 hours, and Sandra could become a major hurricane later
today or Thursday.

Hurricane force winds extend outward up to 15 miles (30 km) from the
center and tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 80 miles
(130 km).

The estimated minimum central pressure is 979 mb (28.91 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None.


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 800 AM MST.

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Forecaster Avila

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