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Tropical Storm Kristy Advisory Number 9
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP132018
800 PM PDT Wed Aug 08 2018
...KRISTY TURNS NORTHWESTWARD...
...SOME STRENGTHENING IS FORECAST...
SUMMARY OF 800 PM PDT...0300 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...15.3N 130.0W
ABOUT 1410 MI...2270 KM WSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...45 MPH...75 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 315 DEGREES AT 7 MPH...11 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 OUTLOOK
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At 800 PM PDT (0300 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Kristy was
located near latitude 15.3 North, longitude 130.0 West. Kristy is
moving toward the northwest near 7 mph (11 km/h). A turn toward
the north is expected on Thursday, and a general northward motion is
forecast to continue for a few days thereafter.
Maximum sustained winds remain near 45 mph (75 km/h) with higher
gusts. Some strengthening is forecast during the next 48 hours, but
gradual weakening should begin by Saturday.
Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 45 miles (75 km)
east of 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 200 AM PDT.
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Forecaster Cangialosi
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