305 WTPZ32 KNHC 232044 TCPEP2 BULLETIN Hurricane Kristy Advisory Number 9 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP122024 200 PM PDT Wed Oct 23 2024 ...KRISTY CONTINUES TO RAPIDLY INTENSIFY... SUMMARY OF 200 PM PDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...14.1N 115.5W ABOUT 710 MI...1140 KM SSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA ABOUT 440 MI...710 KM SW OF SOCORRO ISLAND MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...155 MPH...250 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 265 DEGREES AT 20 MPH...31 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...928 MB...27.41 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 200 PM PDT (2100 UTC), the center of Hurricane Kristy was located near latitude 14.1 North, longitude 115.5 West. Kristy is moving toward the west near 20 mph (31 km/h), and this motion is expected to continue through Thursday. A gradual turn toward the west-northwest and northwest is expected on Friday and into the weekend. Maximum sustained winds are near 155 mph (250 km/h) with higher gusts. Kristy is a category 4 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. Some additional strengthening is expected through early Thursday. Gradual weakening should begin on Friday. Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 15 miles (30 km) from the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 90 miles (150 km). The estimated minimum central pressure is 928 mb (27.41 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- SURF: Swells generated by Kristy will affect portions of the west coast of the Baja California peninsula late this week. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Please consult products from your local weather office. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 800 PM PDT. $$ Forecaster Reinhart/Adams
Hurricane Kristy Public Advisory
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