Blas continues to weaken quickly in the cooler eastern Pacific Ocean waters and will become a remnant low on Sunday. The system remains no threat to land.
Blas rapidly intensified into the season's first major hurricane (Category 3 or stronger) July 4-5. On the night of July 5, Blas reached its maximum intensity as a Category 4 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 140 mph.
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Current Storm Status
Projected Path
Blas's History:
- Blas rapidly intensified in the 24 hours ending 2 p.m. PDT July 5 with winds increasing from 75 mph to 125 mph. Rapid intensification is when maximum sustained winds increase by at least 30 knots (about 35 mph) in 24 hours or less.
- Blas became a hurricane on the morning of July 5, and a major hurricane (Category 3 or stronger) on July 5.
- Blas peaked at 140 mph on the evening of July 5 before cooler waters began to allow the hurricane to weaken.
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