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Tropical Storm KRISTY


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Tropical Storm Kristy Advisory Number  11
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP132018
800 AM PDT Thu Aug 09 2018

...KRISTY STRENGTHENS SOME MORE...


SUMMARY OF 800 AM PDT...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...16.1N 130.3W
ABOUT 1405 MI...2265 KM WSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...65 MPH...100 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NNW OR 345 DEGREES AT 5 MPH...7 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...994 MB...29.36 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 800 AM PDT (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Kristy was
located near latitude 16.1 North, longitude 130.3 West.  Kristy is
moving toward the north-northwest near 5 mph (7 km/h), and a turn
toward the north and north-northeast is expected over the next few
days.

Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 65 mph (100 km/h)
with higher gusts.  Some additional strengthening is possible today
or Friday, followed by gradual weakening.

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

The estimated minimum central pressure is 994 mb (29.36 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 Pasch

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