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HURRICANE BLAS ADVISORY NUMBER  25
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL       EP032016
800 PM PDT FRI JUL 08 2016

...BLAS DECAYING OVER COOL WATERS...


SUMMARY OF 800 PM PDT...0300 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...19.2N 131.0W
ABOUT 1380 MI...2225 KM W OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...80 MPH...130 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 325 DEGREES AT 12 MPH...19 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...985 MB...29.09 INCHES


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


DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK
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At 800 PM PDT (0300 UTC), the center of Hurricane Blas was located
near latitude 19.2 North, longitude 131.0 West. Blas is moving
toward the northwest near 12 mph (19 km/h), and this motion is
expected to continue for the next 24 hours. A gradual turn
to the west is anticipated thereafter.

Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 80 mph (130 km/h)
with higher gusts.  Weakening is forecast, and Blas is expected
to degenerate into a remnant low on Sunday.

Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 30 miles (45 km) from the
center, and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 105
miles (165 km).

The estimated minimum central pressure is 985 mb (29.09 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None.


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 200 AM PDT.

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Forecaster Avila

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