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Tropical Storm KARINA


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Tropical Storm Karina Advisory Number   2
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP162020
300 AM MDT Sun Sep 13 2020
 
...TROPICAL DEPRESSION BECOMES TROPICAL STORM KARINA...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 300 AM MDT...0900 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...17.4N 113.8W
ABOUT 455 MI...735 KM SW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH...65 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 310 DEGREES AT 12 MPH...19 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1003 MB...29.62 INCHES
 
 
WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.
 
 
DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
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At 300 AM MDT (0900 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Karina was
located near latitude 17.4 North, longitude 113.8 West. Karina is
moving toward the northwest near 12 mph (19 km/h), and a 
west-northwest or northwest motion is expected for the next few 
days.
 
Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 40 mph (65 km/h) 
with higher gusts.  Additional gradual strengthening is expected 
during the next couple of days.
 
Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 90 miles (150 km)
to the southwest of the center.
 
The estimated minimum central pressure is 1003 mb (29.62 inches).
 
 
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None.
 
 
NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 900 AM MDT.
 
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Forecaster Beven
 
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