Issued at 800 PM MST Mon Jul 27 2026
963 WTPZ32 KNHC 280235 TCPEP2 BULLETIN Hurricane Genevieve Advisory Number 15 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP072026 800 PM MST Mon Jul 27 2026 ...GENEVIEVE REMAINS A POWERFUL MAJOR HURRICANE... SUMMARY OF 800 PM MST...0300 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...17.1N 114.6W ABOUT 505 MI...810 KM SW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...145 MPH...230 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 305 DEGREES AT 12 MPH...19 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...939 MB...27.73 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 800 PM MST (0300 UTC), the eye of Hurricane Genevieve was located near latitude 17.1 North, longitude 114.6 West. Genevieve is moving toward the northwest near 12 mph (19 km/h). A west-northwestward to northwestward motion with a decrease in forward speed is expected during the next couple of days. Maximum sustained winds are near 145 mph (230 km/h) with higher gusts. Genevieve is a category 4 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. Steady weakening is expected the next several days. Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 45 miles (75 km) from the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 150 miles (240 km). The estimated minimum central pressure is 939 mb (27.73 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- SURF: Swells generated by Genevieve are affecting portions of the southwestern coast of Mexico and the Baja California Peninsula. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Please consult products from your local weather office. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 200 AM MST. $$ Forecaster Kelly
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