Hurricane Kristy Public Advisory Number 14
Issued at 800 PM PDT Thu Oct 24 2024 000 WTPZ32 KNHC 250236 TCPEP2 BULLETIN Hurricane Kristy Advisory Number 14 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP122024 800 PM PDT Thu Oct 24 2024 ...KRISTY REMAINS A POWERFUL MAJOR HURRICANE... SUMMARY OF 800 PM PDT...0300 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...14.7N 122.7W ABOUT 1010 MI...1625 KM WSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...155 MPH...250 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 280 DEGREES AT 14 MPH...22 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...926 MB...27.35 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 800 PM PDT (0300 UTC), the eye of Hurricane Kristy was located near latitude 14.7 North, longitude 122.7 West. Kristy is moving toward the west near 14 mph (22 km/h). The hurricane is expected to turn west-northwestward and then northwestward on Friday, and slow down over the weekend. Maximum sustained winds are near 155 mph (250 km/h) with higher gusts. Kristy is a category 4 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. Some fluctuations in intensity are expected through Friday morning, with rapid weakening expected to begin by Friday night. Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 30 miles (45 km) from the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 105 miles (165 km). The estimated minimum central pressure is 926 mb (27.35 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- SURF: Swells generated by Kristy will affect portions of the west coast of the Baja California peninsula on Friday and Saturday. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Please consult products from your local weather office. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 200 AM PDT. $$ Forecaster Cangialosi/Moore
Issued at 800 PM PDT Thu Oct 24 2024
000 WTPZ32 KNHC 250236 TCPEP2 BULLETIN Hurricane Kristy Advisory Number 14 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP122024 800 PM PDT Thu Oct 24 2024 ...KRISTY REMAINS A POWERFUL MAJOR HURRICANE... SUMMARY OF 800 PM PDT...0300 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...14.7N 122.7W ABOUT 1010 MI...1625 KM WSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...155 MPH...250 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 280 DEGREES AT 14 MPH...22 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...926 MB...27.35 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 800 PM PDT (0300 UTC), the eye of Hurricane Kristy was located near latitude 14.7 North, longitude 122.7 West. Kristy is moving toward the west near 14 mph (22 km/h). The hurricane is expected to turn west-northwestward and then northwestward on Friday, and slow down over the weekend. Maximum sustained winds are near 155 mph (250 km/h) with higher gusts. Kristy is a category 4 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. Some fluctuations in intensity are expected through Friday morning, with rapid weakening expected to begin by Friday night. Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 30 miles (45 km) from the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 105 miles (165 km). The estimated minimum central pressure is 926 mb (27.35 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- SURF: Swells generated by Kristy will affect portions of the west coast of the Baja California peninsula on Friday and Saturday. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Please consult products from your local weather office. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 200 AM PDT. $$ Forecaster Cangialosi/Moore
