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MIAMI – The National Hurricane Center in Miami, reports Tropical Storm Karina is forming well offshore of the coast of Southwest Mexico. Karina is moving toward the west-northwest near 13 mph and this general motion is expected to continue over the next several days. Maximum sustained winds are near 45 mph with higher gusts.
Strengthening is anticipated, and Karina is forecast to become a
hurricane over the weekend. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 205 miles from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 29.56 inches. Swells generated by Tropical Storm Karina will begin to affect portions of the coast of southwest Mexico and the Baja California Peninsula this weekend. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Please consult products from your local weather office.