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HURRICANE SANDRA ADVISORY NUMBER   6
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL       EP222015
800 PM MST TUE NOV 24 2015

...SANDRA BECOMES A HURRICANE...
...ADDITIONAL INTENSIFICATION EXPECTED...


SUMMARY OF 800 PM MST...0300 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...12.0N 107.9W
ABOUT 540 MI...870 KM SSW OF MANZANILLO MEXICO
ABOUT 765 MI...1230 KM S OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...75 MPH...120 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 290 DEGREES AT 12 MPH...19 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...988 MB...29.18 INCHES


WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.

Interests in southern portions of the Baja California peninsula
should monitor the progress of Sandra.  Tropical storm or hurricane
watches may be required for portions of this area on Wednesday.


DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK
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At 800 PM MST (0300 UTC), the center of Hurricane Sandra was located
near latitude 12.0 North, longitude 107.9 West. Sandra is moving
toward the west-northwest near 12 mph (19 km/h), and this motion is
expected to continue tonight.  A turn toward the northwest is
expected on Wednesday, with a turn toward the north expected on
Thursday.

Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 75 mph (120 km/h)
with higher gusts.  Additional strengthening is forecast during the
next 36 hours, and Sandra could become a major hurricane by
Thursday.

Hurricane force winds extend outward up to 15 miles (30 km) from the
center and tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 80 miles
(130 km).

The estimated minimum central pressure is 988 mb (29.18 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None.


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 200 AM MST.

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Forecaster Beven

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