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WTPZ31 KNHC 272044
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BULLETIN
Tropical Storm Karina Advisory Number   1
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP112026
200 PM MST Thu Aug 27 2026
 
...TROPICAL STORM KARINA FORMS WELL OFFSHORE THE COAST OF 
SOUTHWEST MEXICO...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 200 PM MST...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...11.1N 111.9W
ABOUT 825 MI...1330 KM S OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...45 MPH...75 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 295 DEGREES AT 13 MPH...20 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 200 PM MST (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Karina was
located near latitude 11.1 North, longitude 111.9 West. Karina is
moving toward the west-northwest near 13 mph (20 km/h) and this
general motion is expected to continue over the next several days. 
 
Maximum sustained winds are near 45 mph (75 km/h) with higher gusts.
Strengthening is anticipated, and Karina is forecast to become a 
hurricane over the weekend. 
 
Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 205 miles (335 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 Tropical Storm Karina will begin to 
affect portions of the coast of southwest Mexico and the Baja 
California Peninsula this weekend.  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 MST.
 
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Forecaster Evans/Pierce/Zelinsky