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Tropical Storm KRISTY


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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
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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
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There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.


DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
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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
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None.


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 800 AM PDT.

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Forecaster Beven

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