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BULLETIN
Tropical Storm Linda Advisory Number   8
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP122021
900 PM MDT Wed Aug 11 2021
 
...LINDA TAKING A PAUSE ON INTENSIFICATION...
...STILL FORECAST TO BECOME A HURRICANE TOMORROW...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 900 PM MDT...0300 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...13.6N 106.5W
ABOUT 400 MI...645 KM SSW OF MANZANILLO MEXICO
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...70 MPH...110 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 270 DEGREES AT 7 MPH...11 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 900 PM MDT (0300 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Linda was 
located near latitude 13.6 North, longitude 106.5 West. Linda is 
moving toward the west near 7 mph (11 km/h). A turn towards the 
west-northwest is expected on Thursday, with that motion continuing 
through the weekend.
 
Maximum sustained winds are near 70 mph (110 km/h) with higher
gusts. Additional strengthening is still forecast, and Linda is 
expected to become a hurricane tomorrow. 
 
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 300 AM MDT.
 
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Forecaster Papin/Stewart
 
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