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TROPICAL STORM BLANCA ADVISORY NUMBER   8
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL       EP022015
1000 AM CDT TUE JUN 02 2015

...BLANCA STRENGTHENING...
...EXPECTED TO BECOME A HURRICANE LATER TODAY...


SUMMARY OF 1000 AM CDT...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...13.1N 104.6W
ABOUT 375 MI...605 KM SSW OF ZIHUATANEJO MEXICO
ABOUT 410 MI...655 KM S OF MANZANILLO MEXICO
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...70 MPH...110 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...STATIONARY
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...995 MB...29.39 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 1000 AM CDT (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Blanca was
located near latitude 13.1 North, longitude 104.6 West.  Blanca is
currently stationary, and little motion is expected for the next 48
hours.

Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 70 mph (110 km/h)
with higher gusts.  Rapid strengthening is forecast, and Blanca is
expected to become a hurricane later today and be near major
hurricane strength on Wednesday.

Tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 60 miles (95 km)
from the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 995 mb (29.39 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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SURF:  Swells generated by Blanca will begin affecting portions of
the coast of southwestern Mexico during the next couple of days.
These swells are likely to 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 400 PM CDT.

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Forecaster Brennan

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