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Tropical Storm KRISTY


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Tropical Storm Kristy Advisory Number   8
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP132018
200 PM PDT Wed Aug 08 2018

...KRISTY EXPECTED TO TURN NORTHWARD ON THURSDAY...


SUMMARY OF 200 PM PDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...14.7N 129.6W
ABOUT 1405 MI...2260 KM WSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...45 MPH...75 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 300 DEGREES AT 6 MPH...9 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1002 MB...29.59 INCHES


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


DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
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At 200 PM PDT (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Kristy was
located near latitude 14.7 North, longitude 129.6 West. Kristy is
moving toward the west-northwest near 6 mph (9 km/h). A turn toward
the north is expected later today or early Thursday, and a general
northward motion is forecast to continue for a few days thereafter.

Maximum sustained winds are near 45 mph (75 km/h) with higher gusts.
Some slow strengthening is expected during the next couple of days.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 45 miles (75 km)
from the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1002 mb (29.59 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 Zelinsky

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