From Mike Powell@1:2320/107 to All on Sunday, August 30, 2026 14:22:44
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Hurricane Karina Advisory Number 11
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP112026
200 AM PDT Sun Aug 30 2026
...KARINA BECOMES A HURRICANE...
...EXPECTED TO CONTINUE TO GAIN STRENGTH...
SUMMARY OF 200 AM PDT...0900 UTC...INFORMATION ----------------------------------------------
LOCATION...17.3N 121.1W
ABOUT 820 MI...1325 KM WSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...80 MPH...130 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 295 DEGREES AT 15 MPH...24 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...980 MB...28.94 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 200 AM PDT (0900 UTC), the center of Hurricane Karina was located
near latitude 17.3 North, longitude 121.1 West. Karina is moving
toward the west-northwest near 15 mph (24 km/h). A slower westward
to west-northwestward motion is expected during the next few days.
Maximum sustained winds are near 80 mph (130 km/h) with higher
gusts. Steady to rapid strengthening seems likely, and Karina is
forecast to become a major hurricane in a day or so.
Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 25 miles (35 km) from the
center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 230 miles
(370 km).
The estimated minimum central pressure is 980 mb (28.94 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 AM PDT.