ZCZC MIATCPEP2 ALL TTAA00 KNHC DDHHMM BULLETIN HURRICANE BLANCA ADVISORY NUMBER 11 NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL EP022015 400 AM CDT WED JUN 03 2015 ...BLANCA CONTINUES TO RAPIDLY STRENGTHEN... SUMMARY OF 400 AM CDT...0900 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...12.6N 104.7W ABOUT 410 MI...655 KM SSW OF ZIHUATANEJO MEXICO ABOUT 445 MI...710 KM S OF MANZANILLO MEXICO MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...110 MPH...175 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...STATIONARY MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...964 MB...28.47 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 400 AM CDT (0900 UTC), the center of Hurricane Blanca was located near latitude 12.6 North, longitude 104.7 West. Blanca is nearly stationary and is expected to move very little through tonight. The hurricane is forecast to accelerate toward the north-northwest on Thursday. Satellite data indicate that the maximum sustained winds have increased to near 110 mph (175 km/h) with higher gusts. Rapid strengthening is forecast to continue, and Blanca is expected to become a major hurricane later today. Hurricane force winds extend outward up to 15 miles (30 km) from the center and tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 90 miles (150 km). The estimated minimum central pressure is 964 mb (28.47 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 1000 AM CDT. $$ Forecaster Brown NNNN