ZCZC MIATCPEP5 ALL TTAA00 KNHC DDHHMM BULLETIN HURRICANE DOLORES ADVISORY NUMBER 24 NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL EP052015 300 AM MDT FRI JUL 17 2015 ...DOLORES CONTINUES TO WEAKEN... SUMMARY OF 300 AM MDT...0900 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...21.2N 114.3W ABOUT 305 MI...490 KM WSW OF CABO SAN LUCAS MEXICO MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...80 MPH...130 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 295 DEGREES AT 10 MPH...17 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...982 MB...29.00 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK ------------------------------ At 300 AM MDT (0900 UTC), the center of Hurricane Dolores was located near latitude 21.2 North, longitude 114.3 West. Dolores is moving toward the west-northwest near 10 mph (17 km/h). A turn toward the northwest and north-northwest is expected over the next 48 hours. Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 80 mph (130 km/h) with higher gusts. Continued weakening is forecast during the next 48 hours, and Dolores is likely to become a tropical storm later today. Hurricane force winds extend outward up to 25 miles (35 km) from the center and tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 140 miles (220 km). The estimated minimum central pressure is 982 mb (29.00 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- SURF: Swells generated by Dolores are affecting portions of the coast of southwestern Mexico and Baja California Sur. These swells could cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Please consult products from your local weather office. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 900 AM MDT. $$ Forecaster Pasch NNNN