• Pacific-EN: TS Blanca A12

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    BULLETIN
    Tropical Storm Blanca Advisory Number 12
    NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP022021
    900 AM MDT Wed Jun 02 2021

    ...BLANCA EXPECTED TO WEAKEN TODAY AS IT TURNS WESTWARD...


    SUMMARY OF 900 AM MDT...1500 UTC...INFORMATION ----------------------------------------------
    LOCATION...15.5N 112.2W
    ABOUT 240 MI...390 KM SSW OF SOCORRO ISLAND
    ABOUT 530 MI...855 KM SSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
    MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...45 MPH...75 KM/H
    PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 300 DEGREES AT 5 MPH...7 KM/H
    MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1003 MB...29.62 INCHES


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


    DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
    ----------------------
    At 900 AM MDT (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Blanca was
    located near latitude 15.5 North, longitude 112.2 West. Blanca is
    moving toward the west-northwest near 5 mph (7 km/h), and this slow
    motion is expected to continue with a gradual westward turn
    expected by this evening. A general westward motion is forecast
    through the end of the week.

    Maximum sustained winds remain near 45 mph (75 km/h) with higher
    gusts. Gradual weakening is forecast, and Blanca is expected to
    weaken to a tropical depression by Thursday.

    Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 45 miles (75 km)
    from the center.

    The estimated minimum central pressure is 1003 mb (29.62 inches).


    HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
    ----------------------
    None.


    NEXT ADVISORY
    -------------
    Next complete advisory at 300 PM MDT.

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    Forecaster Papin/Stewart
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