Hurricane Karina Public Advisory Number 15

Issued at 500 PM HST Sun Aug 30 2026 000 WTPZ31 KNHC 310253 TCPEP1 BULLETIN Hurricane Karina Advisory Number 15 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP112026 500 PM HST Sun Aug 30 2026 ...MAJOR HURRICANE KARINA MOVING WESTWARD... SUMMARY OF 500 PM HST...0300 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...17.1N 123.8W ABOUT 985 MI...1585 KM WSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...125 MPH...205 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 270 DEGREES AT 9 MPH...15 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...954 MB...28.17 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 500 PM HST (0300 UTC), the center of Hurricane Karina was located near latitude 17.1 North, longitude 123.8 West. Karina is moving toward the west near 9 mph (15 km/h) and this motion is expected to continue through the day on Monday. A turn toward the west-northwest is forecast Monday night into Tuesday. Maximum sustained winds are near 125 mph (205 km/h) with higher gusts. Karina is a category 3 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. Some additional strengthening is possible over the next day or so. Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 40 miles (65 km) from the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 125 miles (205 km). The estimated minimum central pressure is 954 mb (28.17 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 1100 PM HST. $$ Forecaster Adams

Original reporting: NOAA NHC Eastern Pacific Basin

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