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TROPICAL STORM ANDRES ADVISORY NUMBER   4
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL       EP012015
900 PM MDT THU MAY 28 2015

...STRENGTHENING ANDRES EXPECTED TO BECOME A HURRICANE ON FRIDAY...


SUMMARY OF 900 PM MDT...0300 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...11.8N 113.3W
ABOUT 800 MI...1285 KM SSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...70 MPH...110 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 290 DEGREES AT 10 MPH...17 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...994 MB...29.36 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 900 PM MDT (0300 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Andres was
located near latitude 11.8 North, longitude 113.3 West. Andres is
moving toward the west-northwest near 10 mph (17 km/h).  A turn
toward the northwest with a decrease in forward speed is forecast
on Friday.

Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 70 mph (110 km/h)
with higher gusts.  Andres is expected to become a hurricane on
Friday, with additional strengthening forecast through Saturday.

Tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 90 miles (150 km)
from the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 994 mb (29.36 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 300 AM MDT.

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Forecaster Blake

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