Issued at 900 AM CST Sat Jul 25 2026
000 WTPZ32 KNHC 251433 TCPEP2 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Genevieve Advisory Number 5 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP072026 900 AM CST Sat Jul 25 2026 ...GENEVIEVE FORECAST TO RAPIDLY INTENSIFY OVER THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS... SUMMARY OF 900 AM CST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...10.8N 104.3W ABOUT 510 MI...820 KM SSW OF ZIHUATANEJO MEXICO MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...60 MPH...95 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 300 DEGREES AT 15 MPH...24 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...997 MB...29.44 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 900 AM CST (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Genevieve was located near latitude 10.8 North, longitude 104.3 West. Genevieve is moving toward the west-northwest near 15 mph (24 km/h). A general west-northwestward to northwestward motion is expected during the next few days, keeping Genevieve well offshore of the coast of Mexico. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 60 mph (95 km/h) with higher gusts. Rapid intensification is forecast during the next couple of days. Genevieve is forecast to become a hurricane by tonight and a major hurricane by Monday. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 45 miles (75 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 997 mb (29.44 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- SURF: Swells generated by Genevieve are expected to begin affecting portions of the southwestern coast of Mexico starting this weekend and will likely reach southern portions of the Baja California Peninsula on Monday. 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 300 PM CST. $$ Forecaster Papin
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