000 WTPZ32 KNHC 250236 TCPEP2 BULLETIN Hurricane Kristy Advisory Number 14 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP122024 800 PM PDT Thu Oct 24 2024 ...KRISTY REMAINS A POWERFUL MAJOR HURRICANE... SUMMARY OF 800 PM PDT...0300 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...14.7N 122.7W ABOUT 1010 MI...1625 KM WSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...155 MPH...250 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 280 DEGREES AT 14 MPH...22 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...926 MB...27.35 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 800 PM PDT (0300 UTC), the eye of Hurricane Kristy was located near latitude 14.7 North, longitude 122.7 West. Kristy is moving toward the west near 14 mph (22 km/h). The hurricane is expected to turn west-northwestward and then northwestward on Friday, and slow down over 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 fluctuations in intensity are expected through Friday morning, with rapid weakening expected to begin by Friday night. Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 30 miles (45 km) from the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 105 miles (165 km). The estimated minimum central pressure is 926 mb (27.35 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- SURF: Swells generated by Kristy will affect portions of the west coast of the Baja California peninsula on Friday and Saturday. 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 200 AM PDT. $$ Forecaster Cangialosi/Moore
Hurricane Kristy Public Advisory
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