Hurricane Genevieve Public Advisory
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000 WTPZ32 KNHC 280833 TCPEP2 BULLETIN Hurricane Genevieve Advisory Number 16 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP072026 200 AM PDT Tue Jul 28 2026 ...GENEVIEVE REMAINS A POWERFUL MAJOR HURRICANE WELL AWAY FROM LAND... SUMMARY OF 200 AM PDT...0900 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...17.5N 115.4W ABOUT 515 MI...830 KM SW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...140 MPH...220 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 305 DEGREES AT 10 MPH...17 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...943 MB...27.85 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 200 AM PDT (0900 UTC), the center of Hurricane Genevieve was located near latitude 17.5 North, longitude 115.4 West. Genevieve is moving toward the northwest near 10 mph (17 km/h). A motion toward the west-northwest or northwest is expected during the next few days. Maximum sustained winds are near 140 mph (220 km/h) with higher gusts. Genevieve is a category 4 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. Steady weakening is forecast over the next several days. Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 45 miles (75 km) from the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 175 miles (280 km). The estimated minimum central pressure is 943 mb (27.85 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- 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 ------------- Next complete advisory at 800 AM PDT. $$ Forecaster Cangialosi