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WTPZ32 KNHC 150845
TCPEP2
 
BULLETIN
Tropical Storm Blas Advisory Number   5
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP022022
400 AM CDT Wed Jun 15 2022
 
...BLAS STRENGTHENING AND EXPECTED TO BECOME A HURRICANE TODAY...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 400 AM CDT...0900 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...15.2N 102.6W
ABOUT 285 MI...460 KM SSE OF MANZANILLO MEXICO
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...65 MPH...100 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NNW OR 330 DEGREES AT 6 MPH...9 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...994 MB...29.36 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 400 AM CDT (0900 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Blas was
located near latitude 15.2 North, longitude 102.6 West. Blas is
moving toward the north-northwest near 6 mph (9 km/h).  A turn 
toward the northwest is expected this morning, with a 
west-northwestward motion expected late today or tonight.  Blas is 
expected to continue moving west-northwestward
through Thursday.
 
Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 65 mph (100 km/h) 
with higher gusts. Additional strengthening is forecast, and Blas 
is expected to become a hurricane later today.
 
Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 60 miles (95 km)
from the center.
 
The estimated minimum central pressure is 994 mb (29.36 inches).
 
 
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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SURF:  Swells generated by Blas are expected to reach the coast of
southwestern Mexico later this morning.  These swells are likely to
cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions.  Please
consult products from your local weather office.
 
 
NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 1000 AM CDT.
 
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Forecaster Beven