Issued at 900 AM MDT Thu Jun 03 2021
000 WTPZ32 KNHC 031434 TCPEP2 BULLETIN Tropical Depression Blanca Advisory Number 16 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP022021 900 AM MDT Thu Jun 03 2021 ...BLANCA STILL A TROPICAL DEPRESSION AS IT DRIFTS WEST... SUMMARY OF 900 AM MDT...1500 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...15.7N 114.0W ABOUT 290 MI...470 KM SW OF SOCORRO ISLAND ABOUT 565 MI...910 KM SSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 275 DEGREES AT 3 MPH...6 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 900 AM MDT (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Blanca was located near latitude 15.7 North, longitude 114.0 West. The depression is moving toward the west near 3 mph (6 km/h). A general westward motion accompanied by a gradual increase in forward speed is expected over the next couple of days. Maximum sustained winds remain near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts. Gradual weakening is expected over the next several days and Blanca is likely to degenerate into a remnant low by tomorrow. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1005 mb (29.68 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 300 PM MDT. $ Forecaster Papin/Stewart
