Tuesday, September 02, 2008
Tropical Storm Karina forms South of Baja
09/02/2008 12:36 PM MDT Tropical Storm Karina has form in the Eastern Pacific about 265 miles SSW of Cabo San Lucas. The storm is forecast to remain weak, due to upper level winds as it slowly wanders west. The storm is not forecast to pose a threat to Baja at this time.
Tropical Storm Karina erupted this morning from an area of disturbed weather that has been moving west from the Mexican mainland. TS Karina is currently located near 19.3N 111.5W and is moving 300° at 8kts. Central barometric pressure is estimated at 1000Mb and winds are 35-45kts. TS Karina is forecast to remain a tropical storm for the next 18-36 hours, then begin to dissipate as it moves west into the Pacific.
Tropical Storm Karina erupted this morning from an area of disturbed weather that has been moving west from the Mexican mainland. TS Karina is currently located near 19.3N 111.5W and is moving 300° at 8kts. Central barometric pressure is estimated at 1000Mb and winds are 35-45kts. TS Karina is forecast to remain a tropical storm for the next 18-36 hours, then begin to dissipate as it moves west into the Pacific.
Tropical Storm Karina is not forecast to become a hurricane or affect Baja California Sur weather in any significant manor. However, it is difficult for forecasters to specifically determine the track and intensity of young storms, and we will continue to follow this storm over the next 24hrs.
The next update to the above information will occur after 3PM MDT. Automated images and information below will be updated instantly from the National Hurricane Center in Miami as it is released.
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