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Tropical Storm KARINA


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Tropical Storm Karina Advisory Number  10
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP162020
200 AM PDT Tue Sep 15 2020
 
...KARINA STRENGTHENS A LITTLE MORE...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 200 AM PDT...0900 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...19.8N 120.6W
ABOUT 720 MI...1160 KM WSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...60 MPH...95 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 305 DEGREES AT 12 MPH...19 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...996 MB...29.42 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 19.8 North, longitude 120.6 West. Karina is
moving toward the northwest near 12 mph (19 km/h), and this motion
is expected to continue over the next couple of days.
 
Maximum sustained winds are near 60 mph (95 km/h) with higher gusts.
Little change in strength is expected today, but gradual weakening 
should begin tonight.  Karina is forecast to become a remnant low 
in two or three days.
 
Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 105 miles (165 km)
from the center.
 
The estimated minimum central pressure is 996 mb (29.42 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 Cangialosi
 
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