264 WTPZ32 KNHC 220834 TCPEP2 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Kristy Advisory Number 3 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP122024 300 AM CST Tue Oct 22 2024 ...KRISTY CONTINUES TO STRENGTHEN... SUMMARY OF 300 AM CST...0900 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...14.2N 104.8W ABOUT 375 MI...605 KM WSW OF ACAPULCO MEXICO ABOUT 520 MI...835 KM SE OF SOCORRO ISLAND MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH...85 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 285 DEGREES AT 15 MPH...24 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1001 MB...29.56 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 300 AM CST (0900 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Kristy was located near latitude 14.2 North, longitude 104.8 West. Kristy is moving toward the west-northwest near 15 mph (24 km/h). A westward motion is expected for the next few days. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 50 mph (85 km/h) with higher gusts. Steady strengthening is forecast during the next few days, and Kristy is forecast to become a hurricane by tonight. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 60 miles (95 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1001 mb (29.56 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 900 AM CST. $$ Forecaster Hagen
Tropical Storm Kristy Public Advisory
22
Oct