Issued at 500 AM HST Thu Jul 30 2026
891 WTPZ32 KNHC 301434 TCPEP2 BULLETIN Hurricane Genevieve Advisory Number 26 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP072026 500 AM HST Thu Jul 30 2026 ...GENEVIEVE CONTINUES TO WEAKEN... SUMMARY OF 500 AM HST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...20.6N 123.5W ABOUT 885 MI...1425 KM W OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...80 MPH...130 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 290 DEGREES AT 15 MPH...24 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...980 MB...28.94 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 500 AM HST (1500 UTC), the center of Hurricane Genevieve was located near latitude 20.6 North, longitude 123.5 West. Genevieve is moving toward the west-northwest near 15 mph (24 km/h). This general motion is expected to continue during the next several days. Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 80 mph (130 km/h) with higher gusts. Gradual weakening is forecast during the next few days, and Genevieve is expected to weaken to a tropical storm later today and become a remnant low late this weekend. Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 35 miles (55 km) from the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 125 miles (205 km). The estimated minimum central pressure is 980 mb (28.94 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- SURF: Swells generated by Genevieve are affecting portions of the Baja California Peninsula and Southern California. These swells will persist for the next several days, and are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Please consult products from your local weather office. A depiction of rip current risk for the United States can be found at: hurricanes.gov/graphics_ep2.shtml?ripCurrents NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 1100 AM HST. $$ Forecaster Adams/Beven
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