Issued at 500 PM PDT Tue Jul 28 2026
015 WTPZ32 KNHC 290000 TCPEP2 BULLETIN Hurricane Genevieve Special Advisory Number 19 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP072026 500 PM PDT Tue Jul 28 2026 ...GENEVIEVE STRENGTHENS AGAIN... SUMMARY OF 500 PM PDT...0000 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...18.2N 117.2W ABOUT 575 MI...920 KM WSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...130 MPH...215 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 290 DEGREES AT 9 MPH...15 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...948 MB...28.00 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 500 PM PDT (0000 UTC), the center of Hurricane Genevieve was located near latitude 18.2 North, longitude 117.2 West. Genevieve is moving toward the west-northwest near 9 mph (15 km/h), and this general motion is expected during the next few days. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 130 mph (215 km/h) with higher gusts. Genevieve is a category 4 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. Some fluctuations in intensity are possible over the next day or so, then a weakening trend should begin thereafter. Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 45 miles (75 km) from the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 125 miles (205 km). The estimated minimum central pressure is 948 mb (28.00 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 PM PDT. $$ Forecaster Kelly
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