925
WTPZ31 KNHC 311433
TCPEP1

BULLETIN
Tropical Storm Kiko Advisory Number   2
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP112025
500 AM HST Sun Aug 31 2025

...DEPRESSION STRENGTHENS TO TROPICAL STORM KIKO...


SUMMARY OF 500 AM HST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...14.4N 123.1W
ABOUT 1045 MI...1680 KM WSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH...65 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 270 DEGREES AT 9 MPH...15 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1007 MB...29.74 INCHES


WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.


DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
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At 500 AM HST (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Kiko was
located near latitude 14.4 North, longitude 123.1 West. Kiko is
moving toward the west near 9 mph (15 km/h) and this motion is
expected to continue over the next few days.

Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher gusts.
Strengthening is expected during the next couple of days, and the
system is forecast to become a hurricane by Tuesday.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 35 miles (55 km)
from the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1007 mb (29.74 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None.


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 1100 AM HST.

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Forecaster Gibbs (CPHC)