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BULLETIN
Tropical Storm Linda Advisory Number   4
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP122021
1000 PM CDT Tue Aug 10 2021
 
...LINDA INTENSIFYING... 
...NOW FORECAST TO BECOME A HURRICANE LATE TOMORROW...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 1000 PM CDT...0300 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...14.3N 103.5W
ABOUT 300 MI...480 KM SW OF ACAPULCO MEXICO
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH...85 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 285 DEGREES AT 9 MPH...15 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1001 MB...29.56 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 1000 PM CDT (0300 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Linda was
located near latitude 14.3 North, longitude 103.5 West. Linda is
moving toward the west-northwest near 9 mph (15 km/h). A turn to 
the west at the current speed is expected over the next day or so 
followed by a turn back to the west-northwest later this week.
 
Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 50 mph (85 km/h) 
with higher gusts. Additional strengthening is forecast over the 
next several days, and Linda is now forecast to become a hurricane 
by late tomorrow. 
 
Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 90 miles (150 km)
from the center.
 
The estimated minimum central pressure is 1001 mb (29.56 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 400 AM CDT.
 
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Forecaster Papin/Stewart
 
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