ZCZC MIATCPEP2 ALL TTAA00 KNHC DDHHMM BULLETIN TROPICAL STORM SANDRA ADVISORY NUMBER 5 NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL EP222015 200 PM MST TUE NOV 24 2015 ...SANDRA INTENSIFYING QUICKLY... ...COULD BECOME A HURRICANE BY TONIGHT... SUMMARY OF 200 PM MST...2100 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...11.9N 107.2W ABOUT 525 MI...850 KM SSW OF MANZANILLO MEXICO ABOUT 780 MI...1255 KM SSE OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...65 MPH...100 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 290 DEGREES AT 14 MPH...22 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...997 MB...29.44 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. Interests in southern portions of the Baja California peninsula should monitor the progress of Sandra. DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK ------------------------------ At 200 PM MST (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Sandra was located near latitude 11.9 North, longitude 107.2 West. Sandra is moving toward the west-northwest near 14 mph (22 km/h), and this general motion is expected to continue through tonight. A turn toward the northwest is forecast on Wednesday, followed by a northward turn on Thursday. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 65 mph (100 km/h) with higher gusts. Continued strengthening is forecast during the next 36 to 48 hours, and Sandra could become a hurricane as early as tonight. Tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 70 miles (110 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 997 mb (29.44 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 800 PM MST. $$ Forecaster Berg NNNN