Simon, advisory 6A

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WTPZ35 KNHC 082332
TCPEP5
 
BULLETIN
Tropical Storm Simon Intermediate Advisory Number 6A
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP202026
600 PM CST Thu Oct 08 2026
 
...SIMON NEARING HURRICANE STRENGTH...
...FORECAST TO APPROACH THE COAST OF SOUTHWESTERN AND WEST-CENTRAL  
MEXICO ON SATURDAY...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 600 PM CST...0000 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...15.8N 104.2W
ABOUT 220 MI...355 KM S OF MANZANILLO MEXICO
ABOUT 335 MI...535 KM SSE OF CABO CORRIENTES MEXICO
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...70 MPH...110 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 280 DEGREES AT 6 MPH...9 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...992 MB...29.30 INCHES
 
 
WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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None.
 
SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT:
 
A Hurricane Warning is in effect for...
* Punta San Telmo to Playa Perula
 
A Hurricane Watch is in effect for...
* West of Playa Perula to Punta Mita
 
A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for...
* East of Punta San Telmo to Lazaro Cardenas
 
A Hurricane Warning means that hurricane conditions are expected
somewhere within the warning area. A warning is typically issued
36 hours before the anticipated first occurrence of
tropical-storm-force winds, conditions that make outside
preparations difficult or dangerous. Preparations to protect life
and property should be rushed to completion.
 
A Hurricane Watch means that hurricane conditions are possible
within the watch area. A watch is typically issued 48 hours
before the anticipated first occurrence of tropical-storm-force
winds, conditions that make outside preparations difficult or
dangerous.
 
A Tropical Storm Watch means that tropical storm conditions are
possible within the watch area, generally within 48 hours.
 
Additional watches or warnings could be required for portions of the
coast of southwestern and west-central Mexico tonight or Friday.
 
For storm information specific to your area, please monitor
products issued by your national meteorological service.
 
 
DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
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At 600 PM CST (0000 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Simon was 
located near latitude 15.8 North, longitude 104.2 West.  Simon is 
moving toward the west near 6 mph (9 km/h).  A turn to the northwest 
is expected by early Friday, followed by a northward motion Friday 
night.  On the forecast track, the core of Simon is expected to 
approach the coast of southwestern and west-central Mexico on 
Saturday.
 
Maximum sustained winds are near 70 mph (110 km/h) with higher 
gusts.  Rapid intensification is forecast, and Simon is expected to 
become a hurricane tonight and a very dangerous category 4 hurricane 
before it reaches the coast of Mexico.
 
Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 70 miles (110 km)
from the center.
 
The estimated minimum central pressure is 992 mb (29.30 inches).
 
 
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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Key messages for Simon can be found in the Tropical Cyclone
Discussion under AWIPS header MIATCDEP5 and WMO header WTPZ45 KNHC.
 
WIND:  Hurricane conditions are expected in the warning area 
Saturday afternoon or evening, with tropical storm conditions 
expected Saturday morning.  Hurricane conditions are possible within 
the hurricane watch area by Saturday night, with tropical storm 
conditions beginning on Saturday.  Tropical storm conditions are 
possible within the tropical storm watch area beginning Friday.
 
RAINFALL:  Simon is expected to produce rainfall totals of 8 to 15 
inches over portions of southwestern Mexico, with isolated maximum 
totals between 15 and 25 inches possible across portions of 
Michoacan, Colima and Jalisco through Sunday. This rainfall may 
produce life-threatening flooding and mudslides, especially in areas 
of steep terrain.
 
For a complete depiction of forecast rainfall associated with Simon,
please see the National Weather Service Storm Total Rainfall Graphic
available at hurricanes.gov/graphics_ep5.shtml?rainqpf.
 
STORM SURGE:  A dangerous storm surge is possible along the
immediate coast near and to the east of where the center makes
landfall. Near the coast, the surge will be accompanied by large and
destructive waves.
 
SURF:  Swells generated by Simon will affect portions of the coast
of southwestern and west-central Mexico during the next few days.
These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip
current conditions.  Please consult products from your local weather
office.
 
 
NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 900 PM CST.
 
$$
Forecaster Roberts