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WTPZ32 KNHC 180247
TCPEP2
 
BULLETIN
Tropical Storm Blas Advisory Number  16
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP022022
900 PM MDT Fri Jun 17 2022
 
...BLAS WEAKENS TO A TROPICAL STORM, BUT DANGEROUS SURF CONDITIONS
CONTINUE ALONG THE COASTS OF SOUTHWESTERN MEXICO AND THE SOUTHERN
BAJA CALIFORNIA PENINSULA...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 900 PM MDT...0300 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...17.6N 110.2W
ABOUT 365 MI...590 KM S OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...70 MPH...110 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 290 DEGREES AT 7 MPH...11 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...990 MB...29.24 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 PM MDT (0300 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Blas was
located near latitude 17.6 North, longitude 110.2 West. Blas is
moving toward the west-northwest near 7 mph (11 km/h). A slow
westward to west-northwestward motion is forecast during the next 
several days.
 
Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 70 mph (110 km/h) 
with higher gusts.  Slow weakening is forecast during the next 48 
hours. 
 
Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 140 miles (220 km)
from the center.
 
The estimated minimum central pressure is 990 mb (29.24 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 300 AM MDT.
 
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Forecaster Blake