Hurricane Genevieve

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WTPZ32 KNHC 290000
TCPEP2
 
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Hurricane Genevieve Special Advisory Number  19
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP072026
500 PM PDT Tue Jul 28 2026
 
...GENEVIEVE STRENGTHENS AGAIN...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 500 PM PDT...0000 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...18.2N 117.2W
ABOUT 575 MI...920 KM WSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...130 MPH...215 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 290 DEGREES AT 9 MPH...15 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...948 MB...28.00 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 500 PM PDT (0000 UTC), the center of Hurricane Genevieve was
located near latitude 18.2 North, longitude 117.2 West. Genevieve is
moving toward the west-northwest near 9 mph (15 km/h), and this
general motion is expected during the next few days.
 
Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 130 mph (215 km/h) 
with higher gusts.  Genevieve is a category 4 hurricane on the 
Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. Some fluctuations in intensity 
are possible over the next day or so, then a weakening trend should 
begin thereafter.
 
Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 45 miles (75 km) from the
center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 125 miles
(205 km).
 
The estimated minimum central pressure is 948 mb (28.00 inches).
 
 
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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SURF:  Swells generated by Genevieve are affecting portions of the
southwestern coast of Mexico and the Baja California Peninsula.
These swells are likely to persist for a few more days, and could
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 800 PM PDT.
 
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Forecaster Kelly