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Hurricane ANDRES Public Advisory Number 15
2015-05-31 22:38:17| National Hurricane Center (East Pacific)
Issued at 200 PM PDT SUN MAY 31 2015 000 WTPZ31 KNHC 312038 TCPEP1 BULLETIN HURRICANE ANDRES ADVISORY NUMBER 15 NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL EP012015 200 PM PDT SUN MAY 31 2015 ...ANDRES STRENGTHENS TO A MAJOR HURRICANE FAR FROM LAND... SUMMARY OF 200 PM PDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...15.3N 118.8W ABOUT 780 MI...1260 KM SW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...125 MPH...205 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 270 DEGREES AT 8 MPH...13 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...952 MB...28.12 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK ------------------------------ At 200 PM PDT (2100 UTC), the eye of Hurricane Andres was located near latitude 15.3 North, longitude 118.8 West. Andres is moving toward the west near 8 mph (13 km/h). A turn toward the west- northwest is forecast tonight, and this general motion is expected to continue through Tuesday. Satellite imagery indicates that maximum sustained winds have increased to near 125 mph (205 km/h) with higher gusts. Andres is a category 3 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. Weakening is forecast during the next 48 hours. Hurricane force winds extend outward up to 35 miles (55 km) from the center and tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 140 miles (220 km). The estimated minimum central pressure is 952 mb (28.12 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- SURF: Swells generated by Andres are affecting portions of the west coast of the Baja California peninsula. 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 800 PM PDT. $$ Forecaster Brennan
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