Public Tropical Cyclone Advisory
549 WTPZ32 KNHC 230859 TCPEP2 BULLETIN Hurricane Vance Advisory Number 8 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP222026 300 AM CST Fri Oct 23 2026 ...VANCE BECOMES A HURRICANE... ...RAPID INTENSIFICATION EXPECTED TO CONTINUE TODAY... SUMMARY OF 300 AM CST...0900 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...10.9N 102.1W ABOUT 440 MI...710 KM SSW OF ACAPULCO MEXICO ABOUT 580 MI...930 KM SSE OF MANZANILLO MEXICO MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...85 MPH...140 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...NNW OR 330 DEGREES AT 6 MPH...9 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...982 MB...29.00 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 300 AM CST (0900 UTC), the center of Hurricane Vance was located near latitude 10.9 North, longitude 102.1 West. Vance is moving toward the north-northwest near 6 mph (9 km/h), and this motion is expected to continue through the weekend. Maximum sustained winds are near 85 mph (140 km/h) with higher gusts. Rapid intensification will continue during the next 24 h, and Vance is forecast to become a major hurricane by tonight. 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 982 mb (29.00 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- 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 ------------- Next complete advisory at 900 AM CST.