Public Tropical Cyclone Advisory

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WTPZ31 KNHC 280245
TCPEP1
 
BULLETIN
Tropical Storm Karina Advisory Number   2
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP112026
800 PM MST Thu Aug 27 2026
 
...TROPICAL STORM KARINA HAS STRENGTHENED A BIT...
...CONTINUES MOVING NORTHWESTWARD WELL OFFSHORE THE COAST OF
SOUTHWEST MEXICO...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 800 PM MST...0300 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...11.9N 112.7W
ABOUT 780 MI...1260 KM SSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH...85 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 310 DEGREES AT 13 MPH...20 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1000 MB...29.53 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 PM MST (0300 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Karina was
located near latitude 11.9 North, longitude 112.7 West. Karina is
moving toward the west-northwest near 13 mph (20 km/h) and this
general motion is expected to continue over the next several days.
 
Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 50 mph (85 km/h) 
with higher gusts. Strengthening is expected to continue as Karina 
is forecast to become a hurricane over the weekend.
 
Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 205 miles (335 km)
from the center.
 
The estimated minimum central pressure is 1000 mb (29.53 inches).
 
 
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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SURF:  Swells generated by Tropical Storm Karina will begin to
affect portions of the coast of southwest Mexico and the Baja
California Peninsula this weekend.  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 AM MST.