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Tropical Storm KAY


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TROPICAL STORM KAY ADVISORY NUMBER   4
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL       EP122016
900 AM MDT FRI AUG 19 2016

...TROPICAL STORM KAY PASSING NEAR SOCORRO ISLAND...


SUMMARY OF 900 AM MDT...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...19.1N 111.5W
ABOUT 280 MI...455 KM SSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
ABOUT 40 MI...60 KM WNW OF SOCORRO ISLAND
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH...65 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 320 DEGREES AT 8 MPH...13 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1002 MB...29.59 INCHES


WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.


DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK
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At 900 AM MDT (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Kay was
located near latitude 19.1 North, longitude 111.5 West. Kay is
moving toward the northwest near 8 mph (13 km/h) and this general
motion should continue during the next 48 hours with a slight
decrease in forward speed.

Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher gusts.
Slight strengthening is possible during the next couple of days.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 60 miles (95 km)
from the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1002 mb (29.59 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 300 PM MDT.

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Forecaster Roberts

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