ZCZC MIATCPEP2 ALL TTAA00 KNHC DDHHMM BULLETIN Hurricane John Advisory Number 6 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP122018 900 PM MDT Mon Aug 06 2018 ...JOHN FORECAST TO STRENGTHEN ON TUESDAY... SUMMARY OF 900 PM MDT...0300 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...16.7N 108.6W ABOUT 320 MI...510 KM SW OF CABO CORRIENTES MEXICO ABOUT 435 MI...700 KM S OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...75 MPH...120 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 325 DEGREES AT 8 MPH...13 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...989 MB...29.21 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. Interests in the southern portion of the Baja California peninsula should monitor the progress of John. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 900 PM MDT (0300 UTC), the ragged eye of Hurricane John was located near latitude 16.7 North, longitude 108.6 West. John is moving toward the northwest near 8 mph (13 km/h), and a faster northwestward motion is forecast for the next few days. Maximum sustained winds remain near 75 mph (120 km/h) with higher gusts. Some strengthening is forecast and John is expected to become a major hurricane by late Tuesday or early Wednesday. Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 25 miles (35 km) from the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 105 miles (165 km). The estimated minimum central pressure is 989 mb (29.21 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- SURF: Swells generated by John are expected to begin affecting the coasts of southwestern Mexico and the southern portion of the Baja California peninsula during the next day or so. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Please consult products from your local weather office. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 300 AM MDT. $$ Forecaster Avila NNNN
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