000 WTPZ32 KNHC 022037 TCPEP2 BULLETIN Tropical Depression Blanca Advisory Number 13 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP022021 300 PM MDT Wed Jun 02 2021 ...BLANCA WEAKENS TO A TROPICAL DEPRESSION... SUMMARY OF 300 PM MDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...15.5N 112.8W ABOUT 255 MI...415 KM SSW OF SOCORRO ISLAND ABOUT 545 MI...875 KM SSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 280 DEGREES AT 5 MPH...7 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1005 MB...29.68 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 300 PM MDT (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Blanca was located near latitude 15.5 North, longitude 112.8 West. The depression is now moving toward the west near 5 mph (7 km/h), and this general motion is expected to continue though the end of the week. Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts. Additional gradual weakening is expected, and Blanca is forecast to become a remnant low by Friday. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1005 mb (29.68 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 900 PM MDT. $$ Forecaster Papin/Stewart