000 WTPZ32 KNHC 160835 TCPEP2 BULLETIN Hurricane Blas Advisory Number 9 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP022022 400 AM CDT Thu Jun 16 2022 ...BLAS MOVING WEST-NORTHWESTWARD WITH LITTLE CHANGE IN STRENGTH... SUMMARY OF 400 AM CDT...0900 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...15.8N 104.0W ABOUT 220 MI...355 KM S OF MANZANILLO MEXICO MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...85 MPH...140 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 300 DEGREES AT 8 MPH...13 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...981 MB...28.97 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 400 AM CDT (0900 UTC), the center of Hurricane Blas was located near latitude 15.8 North, longitude 104.0 West. Blas is moving toward the west-northwest near 8 mph (13 km/h) and this motion is expected to continue over the next several days with some increase in forward speed. Maximum sustained winds are near 85 mph (140 km/h) with higher gusts. Slight strengthening is possible today and tonight followed by gradual weakening beginning Friday night or Saturday. Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 15 miles (30 km) from the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 90 miles (150 km). The estimated minimum central pressure is 981 mb (28.97 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- SURF: Swells generated by Blas are affecting the coast of southwestern Mexico and are likely to continue over the next several days. 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 1000 AM CDT. $$ Forecaster Beven