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Tropical Depression KAY


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TROPICAL DEPRESSION KAY ADVISORY NUMBER  20
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL       EP122016
800 AM PDT TUE AUG 23 2016

...KAY EXPECTED TO DEGENERATE TO A REMNANT LOW LATER TODAY...


SUMMARY OF 800 AM PDT...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...22.7N 120.1W
ABOUT 650 MI...1045 KM W OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 295 DEGREES AT 8 MPH...13 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1007 MB...29.74 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 800 AM PDT (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Kay was
located near latitude 22.7 North, longitude 120.1 West.  The
depression is moving toward the west-northwest near 8 mph (13 km/h),
and a gradual turn toward the west is forecast during the next 36
hours.

Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts.
Weakening is forecast, and Kay is expected to degenerate to a
remnant low pressure area later today.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1007 mb (29.74 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None.


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 200 PM PDT.

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Forecaster Beven

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