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BULLETIN
Hurricane Vance Advisory Number   8
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP222026
300 AM CST Fri Oct 23 2026
 
...VANCE BECOMES A HURRICANE...
...RAPID INTENSIFICATION EXPECTED TO CONTINUE TODAY...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 300 AM CST...0900 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...10.9N 102.1W
ABOUT 440 MI...710 KM SSW OF ACAPULCO MEXICO
ABOUT 580 MI...930 KM SSE OF MANZANILLO MEXICO
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...85 MPH...140 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NNW OR 330 DEGREES AT 6 MPH...9 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...982 MB...29.00 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 300 AM CST (0900 UTC), the center of Hurricane Vance was located
near latitude 10.9 North, longitude 102.1 West. Vance is moving
toward the north-northwest near 6 mph (9 km/h), and this motion is
expected to continue through the weekend.
 
Maximum sustained winds are near 85 mph (140 km/h) with higher 
gusts. Rapid intensification will continue during the next 24 h, and 
Vance is forecast to become a major hurricane by tonight.
 
Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 35 miles (55 km) from the
center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 205 miles
(335 km).
 
The estimated minimum central pressure is 982 mb (29.00 inches).
 
 
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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SURF: Swells generated by Vance are expected to begin affecting
portions of the coast of southern and southwestern Mexico this
weekend and continue into next week. 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 AM CST.
 
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Forecaster Pierce/Gibbs