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Tropical Storm Kristy Public Advisory Number 15
2018-08-10 16:38:57| National Hurricane Center (East Pacific)
Issued at 800 AM PDT Fri Aug 10 2018 817 WTPZ33 KNHC 101438 TCPEP3 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Kristy Advisory Number 15 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP132018 800 AM PDT Fri Aug 10 2018 ...KRISTY MAINTAINING STRENGTH BUT FORECAST TO WEAKEN BY TOMORROW... SUMMARY OF 800 AM PDT...1500 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...18.9N 129.8W ABOUT 1310 MI...2110 KM W OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...70 MPH...110 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...N OR 10 DEGREES AT 9 MPH...15 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...991 MB...29.27 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 800 AM PDT (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Kristy was located near latitude 18.9 North, longitude 129.8 West. Kristy is moving toward the north near 9 mph (15 km/h). A general northward motion at a slower forward speed is expected for the next couple of days. Kristy is then forecast to gradually turn toward the northwest by early next week. Maximum sustained winds are near 70 mph (110 km/h) with higher gusts. Little change in strength is expected today, however there is a chance that Kristy could briefly become a hurricane later today. Gradual weakening is expected to begin tonight, and Kristy is forecast to become a remnant low by early next week. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 90 miles (150 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 991 mb (29.27 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 200 PM PDT. $$ Forecaster Zelinsky
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