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WTPZ33 KNHC 100851
TCPEP3

BULLETIN
Tropical Storm Kristy Advisory Number  14
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP132018
200 AM PDT Fri Aug 10 2018

...KRISTY REMAINS JUST BELOW HURRICANE STRENGTH...


SUMMARY OF 200 AM PDT...0900 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...18.2N 129.8W
ABOUT 1325 MI...2135 KM W OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...70 MPH...110 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NNE OR 15 DEGREES AT 9 MPH...15 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...991 MB...29.27 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 18.2 North, longitude 129.8 West. Kristy is
moving toward the north-northeast near 9 mph (15 km/h).  A turn
toward the north-northeast is expected later today, followed by a
turn back to the north with a decrease in forward speed on Saturday.

Maximum sustained winds are near 70 mph (110 km/h) with higher
gusts.  While little change in strength is expected today, there is
still a chance that Kristy could become briefly become a hurricane
this morning.  Gradual weakening is expected to begin by tonight
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 991 mb (29.27 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None.


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 800 AM PDT.

$$
Forecaster Beven