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WTPZ33 KNHC 101438
TCPEP3

BULLETIN
Tropical Storm Kristy Advisory Number  15
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP132018
800 AM PDT Fri Aug 10 2018

...KRISTY MAINTAINING STRENGTH BUT FORECAST TO WEAKEN BY TOMORROW...


SUMMARY OF 800 AM PDT...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...18.9N 129.8W
ABOUT 1310 MI...2110 KM W OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...70 MPH...110 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...N OR 10 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 800 AM PDT (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Kristy was
located near latitude 18.9 North, longitude 129.8 West. Kristy is
moving toward the north near 9 mph (15 km/h). A general northward
motion at a slower forward speed is expected for the next couple of
days. Kristy is then forecast to gradually turn toward the northwest
by early next week.

Maximum sustained winds are near 70 mph (110 km/h) with higher
gusts. Little change in strength is expected today, however there is
a chance that Kristy could briefly become a hurricane later today.
Gradual weakening is expected to begin tonight, and Kristy is
forecast to become a remnant low by early next week.

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 200 PM PDT.

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Forecaster Zelinsky