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WTPZ32 KNHC 171443
TCPEP2
 
BULLETIN
Hurricane Blas Advisory Number  14
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP022022
900 AM MDT Fri Jun 17 2022
 
...BLAS A LITTLE STRONGER...
...SWELLS CAUSING DANGEROUS SURF CONDITIONS IN SOUTHWESTERN MEXICO 
AND ARE EXPECTED TO SPREAD TO SOUTHERN BAJA CALIFORNIA LATER 
TODAY...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 900 AM MDT...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...17.8N 109.0W
ABOUT 320 MI...515 KM WSW OF MANZANILLO MEXICO
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...90 MPH...150 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 295 DEGREES AT 14 MPH...22 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...976 MB...28.82 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 900 AM MDT (1500 UTC), the center of Hurricane Blas was located
near latitude 17.8 North, longitude 109.0 West. Blas is moving
toward the west-northwest near 14 mph (22 km/h).  A gradual 
decrease in forward speed and a turn to the west are expected this 
weekend.
 
Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 90 mph (150 km/h) 
with higher gusts.  Gradual weakening is expected to begin later 
today and continue during the next several days.
 
Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 15 miles (30 km) from the
center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 140 miles
(220 km).
 
The estimated minimum central pressure is 976 mb (28.82 inches).
 
 
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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SURF:  Swells generated by Blas will continue to affect the
southwest coast of Mexico during the next day or so. The swells
are forecast to spread to portions of the southern coast of Baja
California later today and continue through the weekend.  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 300 PM MDT.
 
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Forecaster Cangialosi