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WTPZ33 KNHC 110236
TCPEP3

BULLETIN
Tropical Storm Kristy Advisory Number  17
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP132018
800 PM PDT Fri Aug 10 2018

...KRISTY BEGINNING TO SLOWLY WEAKEN OVER COOLER WATERS...


SUMMARY OF 800 PM PDT...0300 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...20.5N 130.1W
ABOUT 1305 MI...2100 KM W OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...65 MPH...100 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...N OR 355 DEGREES AT 9 MPH...15 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...995 MB...29.39 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 20.5 North, longitude 130.1 West. Kristy is
moving toward the north near 9 mph (15 km/h). A gradual slowing of
the forward motion and a turn to the northwest is expected over the
next day or so. Kristy is then expected to turn west-northwestward
early next week.

Maximum sustained winds are near 65 mph (100 km/h) with higher
gusts. Steady weakening is expected for the next couple of days,
and Kristy is forecast to become a remnant low by Sunday evening.

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

The estimated minimum central pressure is 995 mb (29.39 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/Latto