No, Kristy is no longer active. It dissipated or transitioned into an extratropical cyclone on 2024-10-29T00:00:00.000Z.
Kristy formed on 2024-10-21T12:00:00.000Z and dissipated on 2024-10-29T00:00:00.000Z, reaching a peak intensity of tropical_depression.
Kristy achieved maximum sustained winds of approximately 259 km/h (140 kt / 161 mph) and a minimum central pressure of approximately 926 hPa.
Based on track data, Kristy is expected to remain approximately 373 km from Acapulco, with minimal direct threats currently anticipated.
Current forecast data is insufficient to determine direct impacts for Cabo San Lucas from Kristy. Please monitor future track updates.
Projected rainfall totals of approximately 150-300 mm (6-12 inches) may occur in affected areas, creating risks of flash flooding and urban flooding.
Yes. Tropical systems carry abundant moisture, and outer rainbands can trigger flash flooding, river flooding, and urban flooding.
Adjust preparations based on the storm category and official advice. Secure outdoor items, prepare emergency supplies, keep backup power available, and follow official advisories.
Evacuation decisions must strictly follow official directives issued by local emergency management agencies. If an evacuation order is issued, evacuate immediately using designated routes. Do not rely solely on a single forecast model.
StormAtlas regularly updates based on publicly available data from international meteorological agencies. The latest data update was at August 12, 2026 at 03:50 PM.
Kristy developed over warm ocean waters under conditions of high atmospheric moisture and low vertical wind shear.
The forecast path integrates data from multiple international meteorological agencies and numerical weather prediction models (such as NHC, JMA, JTWC, and CMA) using ensemble forecasting methods to generate probabilistic forecast tracks.
Storm Timeline
Kristy at 19.7°N, 134.1°W as Tropical Depression with winds of 43 km/h (27 mph)
Kristy at 20.2°N, 133.5°W as Tropical Depression with winds of 43 km/h (27 mph)
Kristy at 20.6°N, 132.8°W as Tropical Depression with winds of 43 km/h (27 mph)
Kristy at 20.9°N, 132.2°W as Tropical Depression with winds of 50 km/h (31 mph)
Kristy at 21.1°N, 131.6°W as Tropical Depression with winds of 54 km/h (34 mph)
Kristy at 21.4°N, 131.2°W as Tropical Depression with winds of 54 km/h (34 mph)
Kristy at 21.8°N, 130.8°W as Tropical Depression with winds of 54 km/h (34 mph)
Kristy at 22.1°N, 130.5°W as Tropical Depression with winds of 61 km/h (38 mph)
Kristy at 22.3°N, 130.2°W as Tropical Storm with winds of 65 km/h (40 mph)
Kristy at 22.4°N, 129.9°W as Tropical Storm with winds of 65 km/h (40 mph)
Kristy at 22.5°N, 129.7°W as Tropical Storm with winds of 65 km/h (40 mph)
Kristy at 22.6°N, 129.6°W as Tropical Storm with winds of 72 km/h (45 mph)
Kristy at 22.5°N, 129.6°W as Tropical Storm with winds of 83 km/h (52 mph)
Kristy at 22.1°N, 129.6°W as Tropical Storm with winds of 86 km/h (53 mph)
Kristy at 21.7°N, 129.5°W as Tropical Storm with winds of 90 km/h (56 mph)
Kristy at 21.4°N, 129.4°W as Tropical Storm with winds of 97 km/h (60 mph)
Kristy at 21.1°N, 129.3°W as Tropical Storm with winds of 101 km/h (63 mph)
Kristy at 20.7°N, 129.1°W as Tropical Storm with winds of 104 km/h (65 mph)
Kristy at 20.2°N, 128.9°W as Tropical Storm with winds of 108 km/h (67 mph)
Kristy at 19.7°N, 128.5°W as Category 1 (equivalent to Category 1 Hurricane) with winds of 119 km/h (74 mph)
Kristy at 19.2°N, 128.1°W as Category 1 (equivalent to Category 1 Hurricane) with winds of 130 km/h (81 mph)
Kristy at 18.6°N, 127.7°W as Category 1 (equivalent to Category 1 Hurricane) with winds of 144 km/h (89 mph)
Kristy at 18.1°N, 127.2°W as Category 2 (equivalent to Category 2 Hurricane) with winds of 155 km/h (96 mph)
Kristy at 17.6°N, 126.8°W as Category 2 (equivalent to Category 2 Hurricane) with winds of 166 km/h (103 mph)
Kristy at 17.1°N, 126.4°W as Category 2 (equivalent to Category 2 Hurricane) with winds of 173 km/h (107 mph)
Kristy at 16.6°N, 125.9°W as Category 3 (equivalent to Category 3 Hurricane) with winds of 184 km/h (114 mph)
Kristy at 16.2°N, 125.4°W as Category 3 (equivalent to Category 3 Hurricane) with winds of 194 km/h (121 mph)
Kristy at 15.8°N, 124.8°W as Category 3 (equivalent to Category 3 Hurricane) with winds of 202 km/h (126 mph)
Kristy at 15.5°N, 124.3°W as Category 4 (equivalent to Category 4 Hurricane) with winds of 212 km/h (132 mph)
Kristy at 15.2°N, 123.9°W as Category 4 (equivalent to Category 4 Hurricane) with winds of 227 km/h (141 mph)
Kristy at 14.9°N, 123.4°W as Category 4 (equivalent to Category 4 Hurricane) with winds of 238 km/h (148 mph)
Kristy at 14.6°N, 122.8°W as Category 4 (equivalent to Category 4 Hurricane) with winds of 248 km/h (154 mph)
Kristy at 14.3°N, 122.2°W as Category 5 (equivalent to Category 5 Hurricane) with winds of 259 km/h (161 mph)
Kristy at 14.2°N, 121.6°W as Category 5 (equivalent to Category 5 Hurricane) with winds of 259 km/h (161 mph)
Kristy at 14.1°N, 121.0°W as Category 5 (equivalent to Category 5 Hurricane) with winds of 259 km/h (161 mph)
Kristy at 14.0°N, 120.4°W as Category 5 (equivalent to Category 5 Hurricane) with winds of 256 km/h (159 mph)
Kristy at 14.0°N, 119.7°W as Category 4 (equivalent to Category 4 Hurricane) with winds of 248 km/h (154 mph)
Kristy at 14.0°N, 119.0°W as Category 4 (equivalent to Category 4 Hurricane) with winds of 245 km/h (152 mph)
Kristy at 14.1°N, 118.2°W as Category 4 (equivalent to Category 4 Hurricane) with winds of 238 km/h (148 mph)
Kristy at 14.2°N, 117.3°W as Category 4 (equivalent to Category 4 Hurricane) with winds of 245 km/h (152 mph)
Kristy at 14.2°N, 116.4°W as Category 4 (equivalent to Category 4 Hurricane) with winds of 248 km/h (154 mph)
Kristy at 14.1°N, 115.5°W as Category 4 (equivalent to Category 4 Hurricane) with winds of 238 km/h (148 mph)
Kristy at 14.1°N, 114.7°W as Category 4 (equivalent to Category 4 Hurricane) with winds of 230 km/h (143 mph)
Kristy at 14.2°N, 113.9°W as Category 4 (equivalent to Category 4 Hurricane) with winds of 212 km/h (132 mph)
Kristy at 14.4°N, 113.0°W as Category 3 (equivalent to Category 3 Hurricane) with winds of 194 km/h (121 mph)
Kristy at 14.5°N, 112.1°W as Category 2 (equivalent to Category 2 Hurricane) with winds of 173 km/h (107 mph)
Kristy at 14.5°N, 111.1°W as Category 2 (equivalent to Category 2 Hurricane) with winds of 155 km/h (96 mph)
Kristy at 14.6°N, 110.1°W as Category 1 (equivalent to Category 1 Hurricane) with winds of 144 km/h (89 mph)
Kristy at 14.7°N, 109.2°W as Category 1 (equivalent to Category 1 Hurricane) with winds of 130 km/h (81 mph)
Kristy at 14.7°N, 108.4°W as Category 1 (equivalent to Category 1 Hurricane) with winds of 119 km/h (74 mph)
Kristy at 14.6°N, 107.6°W as Tropical Storm with winds of 108 km/h (67 mph)
Kristy at 14.6°N, 106.7°W as Tropical Storm with winds of 101 km/h (63 mph)
Kristy at 14.5°N, 105.8°W as Tropical Storm with winds of 90 km/h (56 mph)
Kristy at 14.4°N, 104.9°W as Tropical Storm with winds of 86 km/h (53 mph)
Kristy at 14.2°N, 104.1°W as Tropical Storm with winds of 83 km/h (52 mph)
Kristy at 13.9°N, 103.4°W as Tropical Storm with winds of 79 km/h (49 mph)
Kristy at 13.7°N, 102.7°W as Tropical Storm with winds of 72 km/h (45 mph)
Kristy at 13.5°N, 102.0°W as Tropical Storm with winds of 68 km/h (42 mph)
Kristy at 13.4°N, 101.4°W as Tropical Storm with winds of 65 km/h (40 mph)
Kristy at 13.4°N, 100.7°W as Tropical Depression with winds of 61 km/h (38 mph)
Kristy at 13.5°N, 100.0°W as Tropical Depression with winds of 54 km/h (34 mph)
Hurricane Kristy Rapidly Intensifies to Category 5 Over Pacific
Driven by anomalously warm sea surface temperatures and favorable upper-level atmospheric dynamics, Hurricane Kristy underwent explosive rapid intensification over the open eastern Pacific in late October 2024. The system originated from the remnant circulation of Atlantic Tropical Storm Nadine, which crossed southern Mexico before reorganizing into a tropical depression south of Acapulco on October 21. Satellite-based analyses placed Kristy’s minimum central pressure at 926 millibars, with maximum sustained winds reaching 140 knots on October 24. The Category 5 hurricane remained over open waters throughout its westward trek, causing no direct land impacts or fatalities.
Genesis off the Acapulco Coast: From Atlantic Remnants to Organized Cyclonic Flow
Hurricane Kristy’s complex origin traces back to October 20, 2024, when Atlantic Tropical Storm Nadine dissipated over southern Mexico, transferring its mid-level vorticity into the eastern Pacific. Enhanced by a Tehuantepec gap wind event, deep convection surrounding the vortex consolidated rapidly. By 1200 UTC on October 21, satellite imagery confirmed a well-defined surface center approximately 200 nautical miles south of Acapulco, prompting the National Hurricane Center to designate the system as a tropical depression.
Explosive Intensification and Peak Strength: 926 hPa Central Pressure
Moving through an environment of high ocean heat content and low vertical wind shear, Hurricane Kristy entered an extraordinary phase of rapid intensification. Between 1800 UTC on October 24 and 0000 UTC on October 25, Kristy reached Category 5 status on the Saffir-Simpson scale, with maximum sustained winds of 140 knots and a minimum central pressure estimated at 926 hPa via the Knaff-Zehr-Courtney pressure-wind relationship and Dvorak T7.0 classifications.
Ocean-Only Dissipation: Final Track and Verification
After peaking, Hurricane Kristy steered westward and northwestward, encountering progressively cooler waters and adverse shear, weakening rapidly and degenerating into a remnant low by October 27. Since Hurricane Kristy remained far offshore throughout its lifespan, no coastal watches or warnings were issued, and no ship reports of tropical-storm-force winds were recorded. Post-season analysis showed that Hurricane Kristy formed and intensified faster than numerical guidance had predicted, and its entire life cycle occurred over open ocean.
