753 
WTPZ33 KNHC 100248
TCPEP3

BULLETIN
Tropical Storm Kristy Advisory Number  13
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP132018
800 PM PDT Thu Aug 09 2018

...KRISTY A LITTLE STRONGER...
...COULD BECOME A HURRICANE BEFORE REACHING COOLER WATERS ON
FRIDAY...


SUMMARY OF 800 PM PDT...0300 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...17.4N 129.9W
ABOUT 1350 MI...2170 KM WSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...70 MPH...110 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...N OR 10 DEGREES AT 7 MPH...11 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...992 MB...29.30 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 17.4 North, longitude 129.9 West.  Kristy is
moving toward the north near 7 mph (11 km/h).  A turn toward the
north-northeast is expected overnight, followed by a turn back to
the north with a decrease in forward speed on Saturday.

Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 70 mph (110 km/h)
with higher gusts.  Some additional is strengthening is possible,
and Kristy could become a hurricane overnight or early Friday
before it reaches cooler water.  Gradual weakening is expected to
begin later on Friday and continue through the weekend.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 90 miles (150 km)
from the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 992 mb (29.30 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None.


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 200 AM PDT.

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Forecaster Berg