Hurricane Karina Public Advisory Number 28

Issued at 1100 PM HST Wed Sep 02 2026 000 WTPZ31 KNHC 030856 TCPEP1 BULLETIN Hurricane Karina Advisory Number 28 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP112026 1100 PM HST Wed Sep 02 2026 ...KARINA LIKELY TO REMAIN A HURRICANE FOR THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS... SUMMARY OF 1100 PM HST...0900 UTC...INFORMATION ----------------------------------------------- LOCATION...19.6N 135.7W ABOUT 1260 MI...2030 KM E OF HILO HAWAII MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...120 MPH...195 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 285 DEGREES AT 12 MPH...19 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...957 MB...28.26 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 1100 PM HST (0900 UTC), the center of Hurricane Karina was located near latitude 19.6 North, longitude 135.7 West. Karina is moving toward the west-northwest near 12 mph (19 km/h), and this general motion is expected to continue for the next couple of days, with a more northwestward motion by this weekend. Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 120 mph (195 km/h) with higher gusts. Karina is a category 3 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. Gradual weakening is forecast during the next several days. However, Karina is expected to remain a hurricane for the next couple of 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 957 mb (28.26 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 500 AM HST. $$ Forecaster Pasch