ZCZC MIATCPEP2 ALL TTAA00 KNHC DDHHMM BULLETIN TROPICAL STORM BLANCA ADVISORY NUMBER 6 NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL EP022015 1000 PM CDT MON JUN 01 2015 ...BLANCA MOVING LITTLE... ...EXPECTED TO RAPIDLY STRENGTHEN... SUMMARY OF 1000 PM CDT...0300 UTC...INFORMATION ----------------------------------------------- LOCATION...13.2N 104.0W ABOUT 350 MI...560 KM SSW OF ZIHUATANEJO MEXICO ABOUT 400 MI...645 KM S OF MANZANILLO MEXICO MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH...85 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...STATIONARY MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1001 MB...29.56 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK ------------------------------ At 1000 PM CDT (0300 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Blanca was located near latitude 13.2 North, longitude 104.0 West. Blanca is nearly stationary, and only a slow and erratic motion is expected for the next day or two. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 50 mph (85 km/h) with higher gusts. Rapid strengthening is forecast during the next 48 hours, and Blanca is forecast to become a major hurricane by late Wednesday. Tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 45 miles (75 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1001 mb (29.56 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 400 AM CDT. $$ Forecaster Kimberlain NNNN