931 
WTPZ33 KNHC 071441
TCPEP3

BULLETIN
Tropical Storm Kristy Advisory Number   3
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP132018
800 AM PDT Tue Aug 07 2018

...KRISTY FORECAST TO STRENGTHEN...


SUMMARY OF 800 AM PDT...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...13.8N 126.5W
ABOUT 1255 MI...2020 KM WSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH...85 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 270 DEGREES AT 9 MPH...15 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 OUTLOOK
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At 800 AM PDT (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Kristy was
located near latitude 13.8 North, longitude 126.5 West.  Kristy is
moving toward the west near 9 mph (15 km/h).  The storm should
move westward today, gradually turning toward the west-northwest
and northwest by Thursday.

Maximum sustained winds are near 50 mph (85 km/h) with higher gusts.
Some strengthening is forecast, and Kristy could become a hurricane
in the next day or two.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 35 miles (55 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 200 PM PDT.

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Forecaster Avila/Cangialosi