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BULLETIN
Tropical Storm Linda Advisory Number   7
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP122021
300 PM MDT Wed Aug 11 2021
 
...LINDA A LITTLE STRONGER...
...LIKELY TO BECOME A HURRICANE TONIGHT...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 300 PM MDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...13.6N 106.2W
ABOUT 395 MI...635 KM SSW OF MANZANILLO MEXICO
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...70 MPH...110 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 260 DEGREES AT 9 MPH...15 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...995 MB...29.39 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 300 PM MDT (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Linda was
located near latitude 13.6 North, longitude 106.2 West.  Linda is
moving toward the west near 9 mph (15 km/h), and this motion is
expected to continue through tonight.  A turn toward the 
west-northwest is expected on Thursday, with that motion continuing 
through the weekend.
 
Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 70 mph (110 km/h) 
with higher gusts.  Additional strengthening is forecast, and Linda 
is expected to become a hurricane tonight.
 
Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 105 miles (165 km)
from the center.
 
The estimated minimum central pressure is 995 mb (29.39 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 900 PM MDT.
 
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Forecaster Berg
 
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