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WTPZ32 KNHC 172032
TCPEP2
 
BULLETIN
Hurricane Blas Advisory Number  15
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP022022
300 PM MDT Fri Jun 17 2022
 
...SWELLS CONTINUE TO CAUSE DANGEROUS SURF CONDITIONS ALONG THE
COASTS OF SOUTHWESTERN MEXICO AND THE SOUTHERN BAJA CALIFORNIA
PENINSULA...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 300 PM MDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...17.4N 109.9W
ABOUT 380 MI...610 KM S OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...85 MPH...140 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 280 DEGREES AT 14 MPH...22 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...980 MB...28.94 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 300 PM MDT (2100 UTC), the center of Hurricane Blas was located
near latitude 17.4 North, longitude 109.9 West. Blas is moving
toward the west near 14 mph (22 km/h). A slower westward to
west-northwestward motion is forecast during the next several days.
 
Maximum sustained winds are near 85 mph (140 km/h) with higher
gusts. Steady weakening is expected, and Blas will likely become a
tropical storm on Saturday.
 
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 980 mb (28.94 inches).
 
 
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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SURF:  Swells generated by Blas will continue to affect the
southwest coast of Mexico and the southern portion of the
Baja California peninsula during the next day or two. 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 900 PM MDT.
 
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Forecaster Cangialosi