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Tropical Storm KEVIN (Text)


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Tropical Storm Kevin Advisory Number   4
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP112021
300 AM MDT Sun Aug 08 2021
 
...KEVIN EXPECTED TO STRENGTHEN TODAY...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 300 AM MDT...0900 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...15.8N 108.7W
ABOUT 365 MI...585 KM SW OF MANZANILLO MEXICO
ABOUT 495 MI...800 KM S OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...45 MPH...75 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 270 DEGREES AT 10 MPH...17 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1003 MB...29.62 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 300 AM MDT (0900 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Kevin was 
located near latitude 15.8 North, longitude 108.7 West. Kevin is 
moving toward the west near 10 mph (17 km/h).  This general motion 
is expected to continue today, followed by a west-northwestward 
motion on Monday and Tuesday.
 
Maximum sustained winds are near 45 mph (75 km/h) with higher gusts.
Strengthening is expected during the next couple of days, and Kevin 
is forecast to become a hurricane by Monday.
 
Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 60 miles (95 km)
from the center.
 
The estimated minimum central pressure is 1003 mb (29.62 inches).
 
 
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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SURF:  Swells generated by Kevin are expected to begin affecting
portions of the coast of southwestern Mexico today, and spread
northward to the coast of Baja California Sur early this week.
These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip
current conditions.  Please consult products from your local weather
office.
 
 
NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 900 AM MDT.
 
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Forecaster Reinhart/Pasch
 
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