649 WTPZ32 KNHC 230235 TCPEP2 BULLETIN Hurricane Kristy Advisory Number 6 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP122024 800 PM MST Tue Oct 22 2024 ...HURRICANE KRISTY CONTINUING TO STRENGTHEN... SUMMARY OF 800 PM MST...0300 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...14.7N 110.1W ABOUT 565 MI...910 KM S OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA ABOUT 290 MI...465 KM SSE OF SOCORRO ISLAND MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...80 MPH...130 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 270 DEGREES AT 20 MPH...31 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...983 MB...29.03 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 800 PM MST (0300 UTC), the center of Hurricane Kristy was located near latitude 14.7 North, longitude 110.1 West. Kristy is moving toward the west near 20 mph (31 km/h) and this westward motion is expected to continue for the next couple of days, followed by a gradual turn to the west-northwest and northwest on Friday. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 80 mph (130 km/h) with higher gusts. Additional strengthening is expected and Kristy could rapidly intensify into a major hurricane by Wednesday. Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 10 miles (20 km) from the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 70 miles (110 km). The estimated minimum central pressure is 983 mb (29.03 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 200 AM MST. $$ Forecaster Bucci
Hurricane Kristy Public Advisory
22
Oct