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Tropical Storm KAY


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TROPICAL STORM KAY ADVISORY NUMBER  13
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL       EP122016
200 PM PDT SUN AUG 21 2016

...KAY JUST A LITTLE STRONGER...BUT WEAKENING LIKELY BY MONDAY...


SUMMARY OF 200 PM PDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...21.5N 115.3W
ABOUT 360 MI...575 KM WSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH...85 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 300 DEGREES AT 8 MPH...13 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 200 PM PDT (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Kay was
located near latitude 21.5 North, longitude 115.3 West.  Kay is
moving toward the west-northwest near 8 mph (13 km/h), and this
general motion should continue through Monday.  A turn toward the
west is expected by Tuesday.

Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 50 mph (85 km/h) with
higher gusts.  Little change in strength is forecast today, but
weakening should begin on Monday.  Kay is forecast to become a
remnant low on Tuesday.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 45 miles (75 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 800 PM PDT.

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Forecaster Kimberlain

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