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Tropical Storm KAY


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TROPICAL STORM KAY ADVISORY NUMBER  10
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL       EP122016
900 PM MDT SAT AUG 20 2016

...KAY MOVING NORTHWESTWARD WITH NO CHANGE IN STRENGTH...


SUMMARY OF 900 PM MDT...0300 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...20.6N 113.3W
ABOUT 270 MI...435 KM SW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH...85 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 305 DEGREES AT 6 MPH...9 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1000 MB...29.53 INCHES


WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.


DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK
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At 900 PM MDT (0300 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Kay was
located near latitude 20.6 North, longitude 113.3 West.  Kay is
moving toward the northwest near 6 mph (9 km/h).  A turn toward the
west-northwest and a slight increase in forward speed are expected
on Sunday.

Maximum sustained winds are near 50 mph (85 km/h) with higher gusts.
Slow weakening is forecast during the next 48 hours.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 60 miles (95 km)
from the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1000 mb (29.53 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None.


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 300 AM MDT.

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Forecaster Brennan

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