Issued at 200 PM PDT Thu Jul 15 2021
903
WTPZ31 KNHC 152034
TCPEP1
BULLETIN
Hurricane Felicia Advisory Number 7
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP062021
200 PM PDT Thu Jul 15 2021
...FELICIA STRENGTHENS INTO A CATEGORY TWO HURRICANE...
SUMMARY OF 200 PM PDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...15.2N 119.4W
ABOUT 815 MI...1315 KM SW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...100 MPH...155 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 270 DEGREES AT 10 MPH...17 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...979 MB...28.91 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 200 PM PDT (2100 UTC), the center of Hurricane Felicia was
located near latitude 15.2 North, longitude 119.4 West. Felicia is
moving toward the west near 10 mph (17 km/h). A gradual turn to
the west-southwest is expected by Friday with a westward
motion expected this weekend.
Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 100 mph (155 km/h)
with higher gusts. Additional strengthening is expected through
tonight. Some slow weakening is possible by this weekend.
Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 25 miles (35 km) from the
center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 70 miles
(110 km).
The estimated minimum central pressure is 979 mb (28.91 inches).
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None.
NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 800 PM PDT.
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Forecaster Latto