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WTPZ32 KNHC 181431
TCPEP2
 
BULLETIN
Tropical Storm Blas Advisory Number  18
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP022022
900 AM MDT Sat Jun 18 2022
 
...BLAS CONTINUES TO WEAKEN...
...DANGEROUS SURF CONDITIONS SHOULD SUBSIDE TONIGHT...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 900 AM MDT...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...18.0N 111.0W
ABOUT 345 MI...555 KM SSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...60 MPH...95 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 290 DEGREES AT 5 MPH...7 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...995 MB...29.39 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 Tropical Storm Blas was
located near latitude 18.0 North, longitude 111.0 West. Blas is
moving toward the west-northwest near 5 mph (7 km/h). A slow
westward to west-northwestward motion is forecast during the next
several days.
 
Maximum sustained winds are near 60 mph (95 km/h) with higher gusts.
Further weakening is forecast, and Blas should degenerate into a 
remnant low early next week.
 
Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 80 miles (130 km)
from the center.
 
The estimated minimum central pressure is 995 mb (29.39 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 through tonight. 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