543 
WTPZ33 KNHC 080231
TCPEP3

BULLETIN
Tropical Storm Kristy Advisory Number   5
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP132018
800 PM PDT Tue Aug 07 2018

...KRISTY TEMPORARILY BECOMES POORLY ORGANIZED...


SUMMARY OF 800 PM PDT...0300 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...14.2N 127.8W
ABOUT 1315 MI...2115 KM WSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH...85 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 285 DEGREES AT 8 MPH...13 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 800 PM PDT (0300 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Kristy was
located near latitude 14.2 North, longitude 127.8 West. Kristy is
moving toward the west-northwest near 8 mph (13 km/h).   A turn to
the northwest is forecast tonight, followed by a turn to the
north-northwest on Wednesday.  A gradual northward motion is
expected by Thursday morning.

Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 50 mph (85 km/h) with
higher gusts. Some strengthening is forecast, and Kristy could
become a hurricane in a couple of days.  Weakening is expected
to begin by Friday.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 70 miles (110 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 200 AM PDT.

$$
Forecaster Roberts