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Tropical Storm KRISTY


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Tropical Storm Kristy Advisory Number  12
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP132018
200 PM PDT Thu Aug 09 2018

...KRISTY MOVING SLOWLY NORTHWARD...


SUMMARY OF 200 PM PDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...16.9N 130.1W
ABOUT 1375 MI...2210 KM WSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...65 MPH...100 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...N OR 360 DEGREES AT 7 MPH...11 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 200 PM PDT (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Kristy was
located near latitude 16.9 North, longitude 130.1 West.  Kristy is
moving toward the north near 7 mph (11 km/h), and a turn toward the
north-northeast is expected over the next few days.

Maximum sustained winds are near 65 mph (100 km/h) with higher
gusts.  Some strengthening is possible tonight or Friday, followed
by gradual weakening.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 90 miles (150 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 800 PM PDT.

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Forecaster Pasch

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