Hurricane Karina Public Advisory Number 21

Issued at 500 AM HST Tue Sep 01 2026 000 WTPZ31 KNHC 011431 TCPEP1 BULLETIN Hurricane Karina Advisory Number 21 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP112026 500 AM HST Tue Sep 01 2026 ...KARINA REMAINS A CATEGORY FOUR HURRICANE BUT EXPECTED TO WEAKEN... SUMMARY OF 500 AM HST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...18.1N 129.0W ABOUT 1280 MI...2055 KM WSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...140 MPH...220 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 270 DEGREES AT 12 MPH...19 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...945 MB...27.91 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 500 AM HST (1500 UTC), the center of Hurricane Karina was located near latitude 18.1 North, longitude 129.0 West. Karina is moving toward the west near 12 mph (19 km/h), and a westward to west-northwestward motion is expected during the next few days. Maximum sustained winds remain near 140 mph (220 km/h) with higher gusts. Karina is a category 4 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. Gradual weakening is expected during the next several days. Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 35 miles (55 km) from the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 115 miles (185 km). The estimated minimum central pressure is 945 mb (27.91 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 1100 AM HST. $$ Forecaster Cangialosi