Hurricane Karina Public Advisory Number 23

Issued at 500 PM HST Tue Sep 01 2026 513 WTPZ31 KNHC 020237 TCPEP1 BULLETIN Hurricane Karina Advisory Number 23 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP112026 500 PM HST Tue Sep 01 2026 ...KARINA GAINS SOME STRENGTH OVER THE OPEN PACIFIC OCEAN... SUMMARY OF 500 PM HST...0300 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...18.3N 130.8W ABOUT 1385 MI...2230 KM W OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...140 MPH...220 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 280 DEGREES AT 12 MPH...19 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...946 MB...27.94 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 18.3 North, longitude 130.8 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 have increased to 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 125 miles (205 km). The estimated minimum central pressure is 946 mb (27.94 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 1100 PM HST. $$ Forecaster Katz/Kelly