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BULLETIN
Tropical Storm Linda Advisory Number   3
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP122021
400 PM CDT Tue Aug 10 2021
 
...DEPRESSION STRENGTHENS INTO TROPICAL STORM LINDA...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 400 PM CDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...14.4N 102.8W
ABOUT 260 MI...415 KM SW OF ACAPULCO MEXICO
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...45 MPH...75 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 295 DEGREES AT 10 MPH...17 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1003 MB...29.62 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 400 PM CDT (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Linda was 
located near latitude 14.4 North, longitude 102.8 West. Linda is 
moving toward the west-northwest near 10 mph (17 km/h). A slight 
westward turn is forecast later tonight, followed by a turn back to 
the west-northwest late this week.

Maximum sustained winds are near 45 mph (75 km/h) with higher gusts. 
Strengthening is expected during the next few days, and the 
depression is forecast to become a hurricane on Thursday.
 
Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 90 miles (150 km)
from the center.
 
The estimated minimum central pressure is 1003 mb (29.62 inches).
 
 
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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SURF:  Swells generated by Linda are expected to affect portions of
the coast of southwestern Mexico over the next few days.  These
swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current
conditions. Please consult products from your local weather office.
 
 
NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 1000 PM CDT.
 
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Forecaster Latto
 
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