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ABPZ30 KNHC 011447
TWSEP
MONTHLY TROPICAL WEATHER SUMMARY
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL
800 AM PDT WED JUL 01 2015
For the eastern North Pacific, east of 140 degrees west longitude:
One tropical cyclone formed in the basin in June, Hurricane Carlos.
In addition, Blanca became a tropical storm and eventually a major
hurricane during June. Based on a 30-year average (1981-2010), two
named storms form in the basin in June, with one of those storms
reaching hurricane strength. On average, a major hurricane forms in
the basin in June about once every 3 years.
In terms of Accumulated Cyclone Energy (ACE), which measures the
combined strength and duration of tropical storms and hurricanes,
activity in the basin through June is at a record level going back
to the beginning of reliable records in 1971. The ACE through the
end of June is more than 350 percent of the 1981-2010 median value.
Reports on individual cyclones, when completed, are available at
the website of the National Hurricane Center:
http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/data/tcr/index.php?season=2015&basin=epac
Summary Table
Name Dates Max Wind (mph)
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MH Andres 28 May-4 Jun 145
MH Blanca 31 May-9 Jun 140
H Carlos 10-17 Jun 90
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* Denotes a storm for which the post-storm analysis is complete.
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