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Tropical Depression BLANCA


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Tropical Depression Blanca Advisory Number  17
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP022021
300 PM MDT Thu Jun 03 2021
 
...BLANCA LOSING ORGANIZATION...
...EXPECTED TO BECOME A REMNANT LOW BY TOMORROW...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 300 PM MDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...15.5N 114.3W
ABOUT 315 MI...505 KM SW OF SOCORRO ISLAND
ABOUT 585 MI...945 KM SSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 270 DEGREES AT 3 MPH...6 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1005 MB...29.68 INCHES
 
 
WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.
 
 
DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
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At 300 PM MDT (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Blanca
was located near latitude 15.5 North, longitude 114.3 West. The
depression is moving toward the west near 3 mph (6 km/h). A general 
westward motion with a gradual increase in forward speed is 
expected over the next couple of days.
 
Maximum sustained winds remain near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher 
gusts. Gradual weakening is expected over the next several days, 
and Blanca is likely to degenerate into a remnant low by Friday.
 
The estimated minimum central pressure is 1005 mb (29.68 inches).
 
 
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None.
 
 
NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 900 PM MDT.
 
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Forecaster Papin/Stewart
 
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