000 WTPZ32 KNHC 031434 TCPEP2 BULLETIN Tropical Depression Blanca Advisory Number 16 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP022021 900 AM MDT Thu Jun 03 2021 ...BLANCA STILL A TROPICAL DEPRESSION AS IT DRIFTS WEST... SUMMARY OF 900 AM MDT...1500 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...15.7N 114.0W ABOUT 290 MI...470 KM SW OF SOCORRO ISLAND ABOUT 565 MI...910 KM SSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 275 DEGREES AT 3 MPH...6 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 900 AM MDT (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Blanca was located near latitude 15.7 North, longitude 114.0 West. The depression is moving toward the west near 3 mph (6 km/h). A general westward motion accompanied by 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 tomorrow. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1005 mb (29.68 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 300 PM MDT. $$ Forecaster Papin/Stewart