Hurricane Genevieve Public Advisory
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000 WTPZ32 KNHC 270247 TCPEP2 BULLETIN Hurricane Genevieve Advisory Number 11 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP072026 800 PM MST Sun Jul 26 2026 ...GENEVIEVE IS A POWERFUL CATEGORY 4 HURRICANE... SUMMARY OF 800 PM MST...0300 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...14.7N 111.2W ABOUT 575 MI...920 KM S OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...155 MPH...250 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 300 DEGREES AT 14 MPH...22 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...929 MB...27.44 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 800 PM MST (0300 UTC), the eye of Hurricane Genevieve was located near latitude 14.7 North, longitude 111.2 West. Genevieve is moving toward the west-northwest near 14 mph (22 km/h). A west-northwestward to northwestward motion with some decrease in forward speed is expected during the next few days. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 155 mph (250 km/h) with higher gusts. Genevieve is a category 4 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. Some additional strengthening is possible during the next day or so. Genevieve is then forecast to start weakening by the middle of this week. Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 45 miles (75 km) from the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 195 miles (315 km). The estimated minimum central pressure is 929 mb (27.44 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- SURF: Swells generated by Genevieve are affecting portions of the southwestern coast of Mexico and will likely reach southern portions of the Baja California Peninsula tonight or Monday. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Please consult products from your local weather office. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 200 AM MST. $$ Forecaster Kelly