ZCZC MIATCPEP2 ALL TTAA00 KNHC DDHHMM BULLETIN HURRICANE BLANCA ADVISORY NUMBER 10 NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL EP022015 1000 PM CDT TUE JUN 02 2015 ...BLANCA INTENSIFYING QUICKLY... SUMMARY OF 1000 PM CDT...0300 UTC...INFORMATION ----------------------------------------------- LOCATION...12.8N 104.7W ABOUT 395 MI...640 KM SSW OF ZIHUATANEJO MEXICO ABOUT 430 MI...690 KM S OF MANZANILLO MEXICO MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...85 MPH...140 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...STATIONARY MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...980 MB...28.94 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. Interests along the west-central coast of mainland Mexico should monitor the progress of Blanca. DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK ------------------------------ At 1000 PM CDT (0300 UTC), the center of Hurricane Blanca was located near latitude 12.8 North, longitude 104.7 West. Blanca is nearly stationary and is expected to move very little through Wednesday night. Blanca is forecast to accelerate toward the north-northwest on Thursday. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 85 mph (140 km/h) with higher gusts. Rapid strengthening is forecast to continue, and Blanca is expected to become a major hurricane on Wednesday. Hurricane force winds extend outward up to 25 miles (35 km) from the center and tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 80 miles (130 km). The estimated minimum central pressure is 980 mb (28.94 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- 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 ------------- Next complete advisory at 400 AM CDT. $$ Forecaster Berg NNNN