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Tropical Storm Kristy Public Advisory Number 13
2018-08-10 04:48:56| National Hurricane Center (East Pacific)
Issued at 800 PM PDT Thu Aug 09 2018 753 WTPZ33 KNHC 100248 TCPEP3 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Kristy Advisory Number 13 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP132018 800 PM PDT Thu Aug 09 2018 ...KRISTY A LITTLE STRONGER... ...COULD BECOME A HURRICANE BEFORE REACHING COOLER WATERS ON FRIDAY... SUMMARY OF 800 PM PDT...0300 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...17.4N 129.9W ABOUT 1350 MI...2170 KM WSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...70 MPH...110 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...N OR 10 DEGREES AT 7 MPH...11 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...992 MB...29.30 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 800 PM PDT (0300 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Kristy was located near latitude 17.4 North, longitude 129.9 West. Kristy is moving toward the north near 7 mph (11 km/h). A turn toward the north-northeast is expected overnight, followed by a turn back to the north with a decrease in forward speed on Saturday. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 70 mph (110 km/h) with higher gusts. Some additional is strengthening is possible, and Kristy could become a hurricane overnight or early Friday before it reaches cooler water. Gradual weakening is expected to begin later on Friday and continue through the weekend. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 90 miles (150 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 992 mb (29.30 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 200 AM PDT. $$ Forecaster Berg
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