Public Tropical Cyclone Advisory

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WTPZ31 KNHC 300256
TCPEP1
 
BULLETIN
Tropical Storm Karina Advisory Number  10
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP112026
800 PM PDT Sat Aug 29 2026
 
...KARINA FORECAST TO BECOME A HURRICANE LATER TONIGHT...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 800 PM PDT...0300 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...17.0N 120.2W
ABOUT 780 MI...1260 KM WSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...70 MPH...110 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 300 DEGREES AT 16 MPH...26 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...987 MB...29.15 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 PDT (0300 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Karina was
located near latitude 17.0 North, longitude 120.2 West. Karina is
moving toward the west-northwest near 16 mph (26 km/h). A 
west-northwestward motion with a slightly slower forward speed is 
forecast tonight, followed by a turn to the west on Sunday. 
 
Maximum sustained winds are near 70 mph (110 km/h) with higher 
gusts. Strengthening is forecast during the next several days. 
Karina is forecast to become a hurricane later tonight and could 
become a major hurricane early next week.
 
Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 300 miles (480 km)
from the center.
 
The estimated minimum central pressure is 987 mb (29.15 inches).
 
 
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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SURF: Swells generated by 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 PDT.