Issued at 200 AM PDT Tue Jul 28 2026
000 WTPZ32 KNHC 280833 TCPEP2 BULLETIN Hurricane Genevieve Advisory Number 16 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP072026 200 AM PDT Tue Jul 28 2026 ...GENEVIEVE REMAINS A POWERFUL MAJOR HURRICANE WELL AWAY FROM LAND... SUMMARY OF 200 AM PDT...0900 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...17.5N 115.4W ABOUT 515 MI...830 KM SW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...140 MPH...220 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 305 DEGREES AT 10 MPH...17 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...943 MB...27.85 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 200 AM PDT (0900 UTC), the center of Hurricane Genevieve was located near latitude 17.5 North, longitude 115.4 West. Genevieve is moving toward the northwest near 10 mph (17 km/h). A motion toward the west-northwest or northwest is expected during the next few days. Maximum sustained winds are near 140 mph (220 km/h) with higher gusts. Genevieve is a category 4 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. Steady weakening is forecast over 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 175 miles (280 km). The estimated minimum central pressure is 943 mb (27.85 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 persist for a few more days, and could cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Please consult products from your local weather office. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 800 AM PDT. $$ Forecaster Cangialosi
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