Issued at 300 PM MDT Wed Jun 02 2021
000 WTPZ32 KNHC 022037 TCPEP2 BULLETIN Tropical Depression Blanca Advisory Number 13 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP022021 300 PM MDT Wed Jun 02 2021 ...BLANCA WEAKENS TO A TROPICAL DEPRESSION... SUMMARY OF 300 PM MDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...15.5N 112.8W ABOUT 255 MI...415 KM SSW OF SOCORRO ISLAND ABOUT 545 MI...875 KM SSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 280 DEGREES AT 5 MPH...7 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1005 MB...29.68 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 300 PM MDT (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Blanca was located near latitude 15.5 North, longitude 112.8 West. The depression is now moving toward the west near 5 mph (7 km/h), and this general motion is expected to continue though the end of the week. Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts. Additional gradual weakening is expected, and Blanca is forecast to become a remnant low by Friday. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1005 mb (29.68 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 900 PM MDT. $ Forecaster Papin/Stewart