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BULLETIN
Hurricane Vance Advisory Number  11
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP222026
900 PM CST Fri Oct 23 2026

...VANCE NEAR MAJOR HURRICANE STRENGTH...


SUMMARY OF 900 PM CST...0300 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...12.0N 102.6W
ABOUT 385 MI...615 KM SSW OF ACAPULCO MEXICO
ABOUT 495 MI...800 KM SSE OF MANZANILLO MEXICO
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...110 MPH...175 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NNW OR 345 DEGREES AT 7 MPH...11 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...965 MB...28.50 INCHES


WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.

Interests along the southwestern coast of Mexico should monitor the
progress of Vance.


DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
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At 900 PM CST (0300 UTC), the center of Hurricane Vance was located
near latitude 12.0 North, longitude 102.6 West. Vance is moving
toward the north-northwest near 7 mph (11 km/h), and this motion is
expected to continue through the weekend.

Maximum sustained winds are near 110 mph (175 km/h) with higher
gusts. Some additional strengthening is possible through tonight.
However, gradual weakening is forecast to begin by Saturday.

Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 35 miles (55 km) from the
center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 205 miles
(335 km).

The estimated minimum central pressure is 965 mb (28.50 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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SURF: Swells generated by Vance are expected to begin affecting
portions of the coast of southern and southwestern Mexico this
weekend and continue into next week. 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 300 AM CST.

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Forecaster Pierce/Gibbs