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Hurricane Kristy Advisory Number   8
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP122024
800 AM MST Wed Oct 23 2024
 
...KRISTY RAPIDLY INTENSIFIES INTO A MAJOR HURRICANE...
...ADDITIONAL STRENGTHENING IS EXPECTED...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 800 AM MST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...14.3N 113.9W
ABOUT 650 MI...1045 KM SSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
ABOUT 365 MI...590 KM SSW OF SOCORRO ISLAND
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...125 MPH...205 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 265 DEGREES AT 20 MPH...31 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...954 MB...28.17 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 800 AM MST (1500 UTC), the eye of Hurricane Kristy was located 
near latitude 14.3 North, longitude 113.9 West. Kristy is moving 
toward the west near 20 mph (31 km/h), and this general 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 have increased to near 125 mph (205 km/h) 
with higher gusts. Kristy is a category 3 hurricane on the 
Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. Additional steady to rapid 
strengthening is expected during the next day or so. Gradual 
weakening is forecast to 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 80 miles
(130 km).
 
The estimated minimum central pressure is 954 mb (28.17 inches).
 
 
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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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
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Next complete advisory at 200 PM MST.
 
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Forecaster Reinhart
 
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