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WTPZ31 KNHC 281444
TCPEP1
 
BULLETIN
Tropical Storm Karina Advisory Number   4
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP112026
800 AM PDT Fri Aug 28 2026
 
...KARINA LIKELY TO BECOME A LARGE HURRICANE WELL OFFSHORE OF THE 
COAST OF SOUTHWEST MEXICO...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 800 AM PDT...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...13.2N 115.0W
ABOUT 750 MI...1205 KM SSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH...85 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 315 DEGREES AT 10 MPH...17 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...999 MB...29.50 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 AM PDT (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Karina was
located near latitude 13.2 North, longitude 115.0 West. Karina is
moving toward the northwest near 10 mph (17 km/h), and this
general motion is expected to continue over the next day or so,
followed by a more westward turn.
 
Maximum sustained winds are near 50 mph (85 km/h) with higher gusts.
Strengthening is forecast and Karina is likely to become a hurricane
over the weekend.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 230 miles (370 km)
from the center.
 
The estimated minimum central pressure is 999 mb (29.50 inches).
 
 
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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SURF:  Swells generated by 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 200 PM PDT.
 
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Forecaster Blake