959 
WTPZ33 KNHC 081433
TCPEP3

BULLETIN
Tropical Storm Kristy Advisory Number   7
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP132018
800 AM PDT Wed Aug 08 2018

...KRISTY TURNS WEST-NORTHWESTWARD...


SUMMARY OF 800 AM PDT...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...14.4N 129.3W
ABOUT 1395 MI...2245 KM WSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...45 MPH...75 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 290 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 AM PDT (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Kristy was
located near latitude 14.4 North, longitude 129.3 West. Kristy is
moving toward the west-northwest near 8 mph (13 km/h).  A gradual
turn toward the north at a slower forward speed is expected through
the next few days.

Maximum sustained winds are near 45 mph (75 km/h) with higher gusts.
Some slow strengthening is forecast during the 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 200 PM PDT.

$$
Forecaster Zelinsky