Public Tropical Cyclone Advisory

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WTPZ31 KNHC 302338
TCPEP1
 
BULLETIN
Hurricane Karina Special Advisory Number  14
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP112026
500 PM PDT Sun Aug 30 2026
 
...KARINA RAPIDLY STRENGTHENS TO A MAJOR HURRICANE...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 500 PM PDT...0000 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...17.2N 123.4W
ABOUT 960 MI...1545 KM WSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...125 MPH...205 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 270 DEGREES AT 9 MPH...15 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...955 MB...28.20 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 500 PM PDT (0000 UTC), the center of Hurricane Karina was located
near latitude 17.2 North, longitude 123.4 West. Karina is moving
toward the west near 9 mph (15 km/h). A slower westward to
west-northwestward motion is expected during the next few days.
 
Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 125 mph (205 km/h) 
with higher gusts. Karina is a category 3 hurricane on the 
Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. Some additional strengthening 
will be possible over the next day or so. 
 
Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 5 miles (10 km) from the
center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 205 miles
(335 km).
 
The estimated minimum central pressure is 955 mb (28.20 inches).
 
 
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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SURF: Swells generated by Karina will affect portions of the coast
of southwest Mexico and the Baja California Peninsula for the next
couple of days. 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 800 PM PDT.