000 WTPZ32 KNHC 030838 TCPEP2 BULLETIN Tropical Depression Blanca Advisory Number 15 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP022021 300 AM MDT Thu Jun 03 2021 ...BLANCA HANGING ON AS A TROPICAL DEPRESSION... SUMMARY OF 300 AM MDT...0900 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...15.6N 113.5W ABOUT 275 MI...445 KM SW OF SOCORRO ISLAND ABOUT 555 MI...895 KM SSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 270 DEGREES AT 5 MPH...7 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1006 MB...29.71 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 300 AM MDT (0900 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Blanca was located near latitude 15.6 North, longitude 113.5 West. The depression is moving toward the west near 5 mph (7 km/h), and this general motion, with some slight increase in forward speed, is expected through Saturday. Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts. Gradual weakening is expected during the next few days, and Blanca is likely to degenerate into a remnant low later today or tonight. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1006 mb (29.71 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 900 AM MDT. $$ Forecaster Beven