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Tropical Storm KEVIN


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Tropical Storm Kevin Advisory Number   9
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP112021
900 AM MDT Mon Aug 09 2021
 
...KEVIN MAINTAINS ITS STRENGTH AS IT CONTINUES TO BATTLE WIND
SHEAR...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 900 AM MDT...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...16.6N 111.5W
ABOUT 445 MI...720 KM SSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH...85 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 300 DEGREES AT 8 MPH...13 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 900 AM MDT (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Kevin was
located near latitude 16.6 North, longitude 111.5 West. Kevin is
moving toward the west-northwest near 8 mph (13 km/h), and this
general motion is expected to continue for the next several days.
 
Maximum sustained winds are near 50 mph (85 km/h) with higher gusts. 
Slight strengthening is possible during the next couple of days, 
followed by a gradual weakening trend thereafter.
 
Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 70 miles (110 km)
from the center.
 
The estimated minimum central pressure is 1001 mb (29.56 inches).
 
 
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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SURF:  Swells generated by Kevin are affecting portions of the coast
of southwestern Mexico, and are expected to spread northward to the
coast of Baja California Sur today and Tuesday.  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 300 PM MDT.
 
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Forecaster Latto
 
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