ZCZC MIATCPEP3 ALL TTAA00 KNHC DDHHMM BULLETIN Tropical Storm Kristy Advisory Number 2 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP132018 200 AM PDT Tue Aug 07 2018 ...TROPICAL STORM KRISTY FORMS, ALREADY WITH 50-MPH WINDS... SUMMARY OF 200 AM PDT...0900 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...14.3N 125.1W ABOUT 1155 MI...1860 KM WSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH...85 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 265 DEGREES AT 12 MPH...19 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1000 MB...29.53 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 14.3 North, longitude 125.1 West. Kristy is moving toward the west near 12 mph (19 km/h), and Kristy should move westward today, gradually turning toward the west-northwest and northwest by Thursday. Satellite-dreived wind data indicate that the maximum sustained winds have increased to near 50 mph (85 km/h) with higher gusts. Kristy could become a hurricane in the next day or so. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 35 miles (55 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1000 mb (29.53 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 800 AM PDT. $$ Forecaster Blake NNNN
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