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TROPICAL STORM DOLORES ADVISORY NUMBER  25
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL       EP052015
800 AM PDT FRI JUL 17 2015

...DOLORES WEAKENS TO A TROPICAL STORM...


SUMMARY OF 800 AM PDT...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...21.4N 115.1W
ABOUT 295 MI...475 KM SW OF CABO SAN LAZARO MEXICO
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...70 MPH...110 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 295 DEGREES AT 9 MPH...15 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...989 MB...29.21 INCHES


WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.


DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK
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At 800 AM PDT (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Dolores was
located near latitude 21.4 North, longitude 115.1 West.  Dolores is
moving toward the west-northwest near 9 mph (15 km/h), and this
general motion is expected to continue through tonight.  A turn
toward the northwest with an increase in forward speed is expected
Saturday, followed by a turn toward the north-northwest on Sunday.

Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 70 mph (110 km/h)
with higher gusts.  Additional weakening is forecast during the
next 48 hours.

Tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 125 miles (205 km)
from the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 989 mb (29.21 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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SURF:  Swells generated by Dolores are affecting portions of the
coast of southwestern Mexico and the west coast of the Baja
California peninsula and are expected to reach the coast of southern
California later today and on Saturday.  These swells could 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 200 PM PDT.

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Forecaster Berg

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