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HURRICANE SANDRA ADVISORY NUMBER  10
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL       EP222015
800 PM MST WED NOV 25 2015

...SANDRA STILL STRENGTHENING...


SUMMARY OF 800 PM MST...0300 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...13.6N 110.4W
ABOUT 550 MI...885 KM SW OF MANZANILLO MEXICO
ABOUT 645 MI...1035 KM S OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...120 MPH...195 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 320 DEGREES AT 8 MPH...13 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...959 MB...28.32 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 Thursday.


DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK
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At 800 PM MST (0300 UTC), the center of Hurricane Sandra was located
near latitude 13.6 North, longitude 110.4 West. Sandra is moving
toward the northwest near 8 mph (13 km/h).  A turn toward the north
is expected on Thursday, with a turn toward the north-northeast
expected Thursday night or Friday.  On the forecast track, the
center of Sandra could pass near Socorro Island Thursday night or
Friday morning.

Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 120 mph (195 km/h)
with higher gusts.  Sandra is a category 3 hurricane on the
Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale.  Some additional strengthening
is possible tonight.  After that, a steady weakening is expected
to begin Thursday or Thursday night.

Hurricane force winds extend outward up to 25 miles (35 km) from the
center and tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 90 miles
(150 km).

The estimated minimum central pressure is 959 mb (28.32 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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