000 WTPZ32 KNHC 230840 TCPEP2 BULLETIN Hurricane Kristy Advisory Number 7 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP122024 200 AM MST Wed Oct 23 2024 ...HURRICANE KRISTY QUICKLY INTENSIFYING... SUMMARY OF 200 AM MST...0900 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...14.5N 112.0W ABOUT 595 MI...960 KM SSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA ABOUT 305 MI...490 KM SSW OF SOCORRO ISLAND MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...100 MPH...155 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 270 DEGREES AT 20 MPH...31 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...972 MB...28.71 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 200 AM MST (0900 UTC), the center of Hurricane Kristy was located near latitude 14.5 North, longitude 112.0 West. Kristy is moving toward the west near 20 mph (31 km/h) and this general motion is expected to continue for the next day or two. A gradual turn toward the west-northwest and northwest is expected on Friday. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 100 mph (155 km/h) with higher gusts. Additional steady to rapid strengthening is expected, and Kristy is expected to become a major hurricane later today. Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 15 miles (30 km) from the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 70 miles (110 km). The estimated minimum central pressure is 972 mb (28.71 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 800 AM MST. $$ Forecaster Beven
Hurricane Kristy Public Advisory
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Oct