Issued at 500 PM HST Tue Jul 28 2026
000 WTPZ32 KNHC 290232 TCPEP2 BULLETIN Hurricane Genevieve Advisory Number 20 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP072026 500 PM HST Tue Jul 28 2026 ...MAJOR HURRICANE GENEVIEVE MOVING WEST-NORTHWESTWARD... SUMMARY OF 500 PM HST...0300 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...18.3N 117.6W ABOUT 590 MI...950 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 HST (0300 UTC), the eye of Hurricane Genevieve was located near latitude 18.3 North, longitude 117.6 West. Genevieve is moving toward the west-northwest near 9 mph (15 km/h), and this general motion with a slight increase in forward speed is expected during the next few days. Maximum sustained winds are 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, and a weakening trend should begin thereafter. Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 35 miles (55 km) from the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 140 miles (220 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 Baja California Peninsula and will reach Southern California on Wednesday. These swells are likely to persist for the next several 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 1100 PM HST. $$ Forecaster Kelly
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