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Tropical Storm KEVIN


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Tropical Storm Kevin Advisory Number  19
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP112021
800 PM PDT Wed Aug 11 2021
 
...KEVIN WEAKENING...
...EXPECTED TO BECOME A REMNANT LOW FRIDAY MORNING...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 800 PM PDT...0300 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...22.0N 118.2W
ABOUT 535 MI...860 KM W OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH...65 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 305 DEGREES AT 13 MPH...20 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1004 MB...29.65 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 800 PM PDT (0300 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Kevin was
located near latitude 22.0 North, longitude 118.2 West. Kevin is
moving toward the northwest near 13 mph (20 km/h) and a general 
northwest or west-northwest motion should continue until 
dissipation in a few days. 
 
Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher gusts. 
Kevin is expected to weaken to a tropical depression tomorrow 
morning and then become a remnant low by Friday morning.
 
Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 115 miles (185 km)
from the center.
 
The estimated minimum central pressure is 1004 mb (29.65 inches).
 
 
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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SURF:  Swells generated by Kevin are affecting portions of the coast
of southwestern Mexico and Baja California Sur. These swells are
likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions.
These swells should diminish along the coast by late Thursday.
Please consult products from your local weather office.
 
 
NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 200 AM PDT.
 
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Forecaster Papin/Stewart
 
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