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Hurricane Kristy Advisory Number   9
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP122024
200 PM PDT Wed Oct 23 2024
 
...KRISTY CONTINUES TO RAPIDLY INTENSIFY...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 200 PM PDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...14.1N 115.5W
ABOUT 710 MI...1140 KM SSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
ABOUT 440 MI...710 KM SW OF SOCORRO ISLAND
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...155 MPH...250 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 265 DEGREES AT 20 MPH...31 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...928 MB...27.41 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 PM PDT (2100 UTC), the center of Hurricane Kristy was located 
near latitude 14.1 North, longitude 115.5 West. Kristy is moving 
toward the west near 20 mph (31 km/h), and this motion is expected 
to continue through Thursday. A gradual turn toward the 
west-northwest and northwest is expected on Friday and into the 
weekend.
 
Maximum sustained winds are near 155 mph (250 km/h) with higher 
gusts. Kristy is a category 4 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson 
Hurricane Wind Scale. Some additional strengthening is expected 
through early Thursday. Gradual weakening should begin on Friday.
 
Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 15 miles (30 km) from the
center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 90 miles
(150 km).
 
The estimated minimum central pressure is 928 mb (27.41 inches).
 
 
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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SURF:  Swells generated by Kristy will affect portions of the west
coast of the Baja California peninsula late 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 800 PM PDT.
 
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Forecaster Reinhart/Adams
 
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