000 WTPZ32 KNHC 160232 TCPEP2 BULLETIN Hurricane Blas Advisory Number 8 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP022022 1000 PM CDT Wed Jun 15 2022 ...BLAS MAINTAINING 85 MPH WINDS BUT EXPECTED TO STRENGTHEN SOME MORE... SUMMARY OF 1000 PM CDT...0300 UTC...INFORMATION ----------------------------------------------- LOCATION...15.4N 103.7W ABOUT 250 MI...405 KM S OF MANZANILLO MEXICO MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...85 MPH...140 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 290 DEGREES AT 6 MPH...9 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...980 MB...28.94 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 1000 PM CDT (0300 UTC), the center of Hurricane Blas was located near latitude 15.4 North, longitude 103.7 West. Blas is moving toward the west-northwest near 6 mph (9 km/h) and this motion is expected to continue over the next several days with some increase in forward speed. Maximum sustained winds are near 85 mph (140 km/h) with higher gusts. Some strengthening is forecast during the next 24 hours followed by gradual weakening through the end of the week. Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 15 miles (30 km) from the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 90 miles (150 km). The estimated minimum central pressure is 980 mb (28.94 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- SURF: Swells generated by Blas are affecting the coast of southwestern Mexico and are likely to continue over the next several days. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Please consult products from your local weather office. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 400 AM CDT. $$ Forecaster Pasch/Bucci