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Tropical Storm Linda Advisory Number   9
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP122021
300 AM MDT Thu Aug 12 2021
 
...LINDA FORECAST TO BECOME A HURRICANE LATER TODAY...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 300 AM MDT...0900 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...14.1N 107.1W
ABOUT 385 MI...620 KM SSW OF MANZANILLO MEXICO
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...70 MPH...110 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 285 DEGREES AT 6 MPH...9 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...993 MB...29.33 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 AM MDT (0900 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Linda was 
located near latitude 14.1 North, longitude 107.1 West.  Linda is 
moving toward the west-northwest near 6 mph (9 km/h), and this 
motion with an increase in forward speed is expected through the 
weekend.
 
Satellite-derived wind data indicate that maximum sustained winds 
remain near 70 mph (110 km/h) with higher gusts.  Some strengthening 
is forecast during the next couple of days or so, and Linda is 
expected to become a hurricane later today.
 
Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 105 miles (165 km)
from the center.
 
The estimated minimum central pressure is 993 mb (29.33 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 AM MDT.
 
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Forecaster Reinhart/Cangialosi
 
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