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WTPZ33 KNHC 102040
TCPEP3

BULLETIN
Tropical Storm Kristy Advisory Number  16
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP132018
200 PM PDT Fri Aug 10 2018

...KRISTY FORECAST TO BEGIN WEAKENING TONIGHT...


SUMMARY OF 200 PM PDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...19.6N 129.9W
ABOUT 1305 MI...2100 KM W OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...70 MPH...110 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...N OR 360 DEGREES AT 8 MPH...13 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 PM PDT (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Kristy was
located near latitude 19.6 North, longitude 129.9 West. Kristy is
moving toward the north near 8 mph (13 km/h). A general northward
motion at a slower forward speed is expected for the next day or so.
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. Steady weakening is expected for the next couple of days,
and Kristy is forecast to become a remnant low on Sunday.

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 PM PDT.

$$
Forecaster Zelinsky