Public Tropical Cyclone Advisory
Issued by NWS
Issued by NWS
585 WTPZ31 KNHC 302049 TCPEP1 BULLETIN Hurricane Karina Advisory Number 13 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP112026 200 PM PDT Sun Aug 30 2026 ...KARINA GAINING STRENGTH AND MOVING OVER THE PACIFIC OCEAN... SUMMARY OF 200 PM PDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...17.2N 123.2W ABOUT 950 MI...1525 KM WSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...90 MPH...150 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 270 DEGREES AT 9 MPH...15 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...978 MB...28.88 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 200 PM PDT (2100 UTC), the center of Hurricane Karina was located near latitude 17.2 North, longitude 123.2 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 are near 90 mph (150 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 5 miles (10 km) from the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 70 miles (110 km). The estimated minimum central pressure is 978 mb (28.88 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- 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 ------------- Next complete advisory at 800 PM PDT. $$ Forecaster Katz/Beven