989 WTPZ33 KNHC 110837 TCPEP3 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Kristy Advisory Number 18 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP132018 200 AM PDT Sat Aug 11 2018 ...KRISTY NOW WEAKENING MORE RAPIDLY... SUMMARY OF 200 AM PDT...0900 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...21.0N 130.4W ABOUT 1320 MI...2120 KM W OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...45 MPH...75 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...NNW OR 345 DEGREES AT 7 MPH...11 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...999 MB...29.50 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 200 AM PDT (0900 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Kristy was located near latitude 21.0 North, longitude 130.4 West. Kristy is moving toward the north-northwest near 7 mph (11 km/h). A turn toward the northwest and a slower forward speed are expected later today, and a turn toward the west-northwest is expected by Sunday. Satellite wind data indicate that maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 45 mph (75 km/h) with higher gusts. Continued 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 60 miles (95 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 999 mb (29.50 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 800 AM PDT. $$ Forecaster Beven