ZCZC MIATCPEP2 ALL TTAA00 KNHC DDHHMM BULLETIN Tropical Depression Blanca Advisory Number 15 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP022021 300 AM MDT Thu Jun 03 2021 ...BLANCA HANGING ON AS A TROPICAL DEPRESSION... SUMMARY OF 300 AM MDT...0900 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...15.6N 113.5W ABOUT 275 MI...445 KM SW OF SOCORRO ISLAND ABOUT 555 MI...895 KM SSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 270 DEGREES AT 5 MPH...7 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1006 MB...29.71 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 300 AM MDT (0900 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Blanca was located near latitude 15.6 North, longitude 113.5 West. The depression is moving toward the west near 5 mph (7 km/h), and this general motion, with some slight increase in forward speed, is expected through Saturday. Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts. Gradual weakening is expected during the next few days, and Blanca is likely to degenerate into a remnant low later today or tonight. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1006 mb (29.71 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 900 AM MDT. $$ Forecaster Beven NNNN