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Tropical Storm KARINA


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Tropical Storm Karina Advisory Number   6
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP162020
200 AM PDT Mon Sep 14 2020
 
...KARINA JOGS WESTWARD WITH LITTLE CHANGE IN STRENGTH...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 200 AM PDT...0900 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...17.9N 118.2W
ABOUT 640 MI...1025 KM WSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...45 MPH...75 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 280 DEGREES AT 13 MPH...20 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1001 MB...29.56 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 Karina was
located near latitude 17.9 North, longitude 118.2 West. Karina is
moving toward the west near 13 mph (20 km/h).  A turn toward the
northwest is expected by tonight, with this motion continuing for
the next few days.
 
Maximum sustained winds are near 45 mph (75 km/h) with higher gusts.
Some slight strengthening is forecast in the next 24 hours, with
gradual weakening expected to begin on Tuesday.
 
Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 150 miles (240 km)
from the center.
 
The estimated minimum central pressure is 1001 mb (29.56 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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