From Mike Powell@1:2320/107 to All on Mon Aug 31 14:51:18 2026
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Hurricane Karina Advisory Number 16
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP112026
1100 PM HST Sun Aug 30 2026
...KARINA INTENSIFIES INTO A CATEGORY 4 HURRICANE AS IT CONTINUES
WESTWARD...
SUMMARY OF 1100 PM HST...0900 UTC...INFORMATION -----------------------------------------------
LOCATION...17.2N 124.4W
ABOUT 1020 MI...1640 KM WSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...145 MPH...230 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 275 DEGREES AT 9 MPH...15 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...942 MB...27.82 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 1100 PM HST (0900 UTC), the center of Hurricane Karina was
located near latitude 17.2 North, longitude 124.4 West. Karina is
moving toward the west near 9 mph (15 km/h), and this motion is
expected to continue through Monday. A turn toward the
west-northwest is forecast to begin on Tuesday.
Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 145 mph (230 km/h)
with higher gusts. Karina is a category 4 hurricane on the
Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. Additional strengthening is
possible on Monday, followed by fluctuations in intensity through
the middle part of this week.
Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 40 miles (65 km) from the
center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 150 miles
(240 km).
The estimated minimum central pressure is 942 mb (27.82 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 and will likely spread northward to southern
California on Monday through midweek. 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 500 AM HST.