533 
WTPZ33 KNHC 090843
TCPEP3

BULLETIN
Tropical Storm Kristy Advisory Number  10
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP132018
200 AM PDT Thu Aug 09 2018

...KRISTY STRENGTHENS SLIGHTLY WHILE MOVING NORTH-NORTHWESTWARD
OVER THE OPEN PACIFIC...


SUMMARY OF 200 AM PDT...0900 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...15.8N 130.1W
ABOUT 1405 MI...2255 KM WSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH...85 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NNW OR 345 DEGREES AT 6 MPH...9 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 200 AM PDT (0900 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Kristy was
located near latitude 15.8 North, longitude 130.1 West. Kristy is
moving toward the north-northwest near 6 mph (9 km/h). A turn toward
the north is expected by this afternoon, and a general northward
motion is forecast to continue for a few days thereafter.

Maximum sustained winds are near 50 mph (85 km/h) with higher gusts.
Some slight strengthening will be possible during the next 24 hours,
but gradual weakening should begin by late Friday and continue into
Saturday.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 45 miles (75 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 800 AM PDT.

$$
Forecaster Stewart