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Tropical Depression KEVIN


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Tropical Depression Kevin Advisory Number  20
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP112021
200 AM PDT Thu Aug 12 2021
 
...KEVIN WEAKENS TO A TROPICAL DEPRESSION...
...EXPECTED TO BECOME A REMNANT LOW LATER TODAY...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 200 AM PDT...0900 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...22.3N 119.3W
ABOUT 600 MI...965 KM W OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 295 DEGREES AT 12 MPH...19 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1007 MB...29.74 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 Depression Kevin 
was located near latitude 22.3 North, longitude 119.3 West.  The 
depression is moving toward the west-northwest near 12 mph (19 
km/h), and this general motion is expected to continue for the next 
few days.
 
Satellite-derived wind data indicate that maximum sustained winds 
have decreased to near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts. 
Additional weakening is expected during the next couple of days, and 
Kevin is forecast to become a remnant low later today and dissipate 
this weekend. 
 
The estimated minimum central pressure is 1007 mb (29.74 inches).
 
 
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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SURF:  Swells generated by Kevin will affect portions of the coast
of Baja California Sur today. 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 800 AM PDT.
 
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Forecaster Reinhart/Cangialosi
 
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