WTPZ33 KNHC 092330 TCPEP3 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Cristina Intermediate Advisory Number 7A NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP032026 600 PM CST Tue Jun 09 2026 ...CENTER OF CRISTINA DRIFTING WESTWARD... ...HEAVY RAINS EXPECTED OVER PORTIONS OF CENTRAL AMERICA DURING THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS... SUMMARY OF 600 PM CST...0000 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...12.5N 87.9W ABOUT 110 MI...180 KM WNW OF MANAGUA NICARAGUA ABOUT 120 MI...195 KM SE OF SAN SALVADOR EL SALVADOR MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH...65 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 280 DEGREES AT 2 MPH...4 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1006 MB...29.71 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY: None. SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT: A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for... * Puerto Sandino, Nicaragua to the Guatemala/El Salvador border A Tropical Storm Warning means that tropical storm conditions are expected somewhere within the warning area. For storm information specific to your area, please monitor products issued by your national meteorological service. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 600 PM CST (0000 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Cristina was located near latitude 12.5 North, longitude 87.9 West. Cristina is drifting toward the west near 2 mph (4 km/h). A general west-northwestward motion at a slow forward speed is expected during the next couple of days. On the forecast track, Cristina should move near or along the coasts of Nicaragua, Honduras, and El Salvador through midweek. Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher gusts. Slight strengthening is possible through Wednesday, with weakening expected Wednesday night or Thursday after Cristina moves inland. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 80 miles (130 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1006 mb (29.71 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- Key messages for Cristina can be found in the Tropical Cyclone Discussion under AWIPS header MIATCDEP3 and WMO header WTPZ43 KNHC. RAINFALL: Tropical Storm Cristina is expected to produce rainfall totals of 4 to 8 inches, with maximum totals of 12 inches possible across coastal portions Nicaragua, Honduras, El Salvador, and Guatemala through Thursday morning. This rainfall may produce life-threatening flooding and mudslides, especially in areas of steep terrain. For a complete depiction of forecast rainfall associated with Tropical Storm Cristina, please see the National Weather Service Storm Total Rainfall Graphic available at hurricanes.gov/graphics_ep3.shtml?rainqpf STORM SURGE: Coastal flooding from storm surge is possible in areas of onshore winds. Near the coast, the surge will be accompanied by large and damaging waves. WIND: Tropical storm conditions are expected to spread along portions of the coast within the warning area tonight and Wednesday. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 900 PM CST. $$ Forecaster Papin/Adams