000 WTPZ32 KNHC 220241 TCPEP2 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Kristy Advisory Number 2 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP122024 900 PM CST Mon Oct 21 2024 ...TROPICAL STORM KRISTY HEADING WESTWARD AND STRENGTHENING... SUMMARY OF 900 PM CST...0300 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...13.7N 103.3W ABOUT 315 MI...510 KM SW OF ACAPULCO MEXICO ABOUT 620 MI...1000 KM ESE OF SOCORRO ISLAND MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...45 MPH...75 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 270 DEGREES AT 16 MPH...26 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1003 MB...29.62 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 900 PM CST (0300 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Kristy was located near latitude 13.7 North, longitude 103.3 West. Kristy is moving toward the west near 16 mph (26 km/h) and this motion is expected to continue for the next few days. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 45 mph (75 km/h) with higher gusts. Steady strengthening is forecast during the next several days and Kristy is forecast to become a hurricane by Tuesday night. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 90 miles (150 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1003 mb (29.62 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 300 AM CST. $$ Forecaster Bucci
Tropical Storm Kristy Public Advisory
21
Oct