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WTPZ33 KNHC 090239
TCPEP3

BULLETIN
Tropical Storm Kristy Advisory Number   9
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP132018
800 PM PDT Wed Aug 08 2018

...KRISTY TURNS NORTHWESTWARD...
...SOME STRENGTHENING IS FORECAST...


SUMMARY OF 800 PM PDT...0300 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...15.3N 130.0W
ABOUT 1410 MI...2270 KM WSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...45 MPH...75 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 315 DEGREES AT 7 MPH...11 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 15.3 North, longitude 130.0 West.  Kristy is
moving toward the northwest near 7 mph (11 km/h).  A turn toward
the north is expected on Thursday, and a general northward motion is
forecast to continue for a few days thereafter.

Maximum sustained winds remain near 45 mph (75 km/h) with higher
gusts.  Some strengthening is forecast during the next 48 hours, but
gradual weakening should begin by Saturday.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 45 miles (75 km)
east of 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 Cangialosi