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BULLETIN
Hurricane Linda Advisory Number  10
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP122021
900 AM MDT Thu Aug 12 2021
 
...LINDA BECOMES A HURRICANE...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 900 AM MDT...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...14.8N 107.7W
ABOUT 365 MI...590 KM SW OF MANZANILLO MEXICO
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...75 MPH...120 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 300 DEGREES AT 8 MPH...13 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...991 MB...29.27 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 AM MDT (1500 UTC), the center of Hurricane Linda was located
near latitude 14.8 North, longitude 107.7 West.  Linda is moving
toward the west-northwest near 8 mph (13 km/h), and this general 
motion is expected to continue into the weekend.  A turn toward the 
west could occur by Sunday.
 
Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 75 mph (120 km/h) 
with higher gusts.  Additional strengthening is forecast during the 
next few days.
 
Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 25 miles (35 km) from the
center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 105 miles
(165 km).
 
The estimated minimum central pressure is 991 mb (29.27 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 and should
reach the southern and western coast of Baja California Sur on
Friday.  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 PM MDT.
 
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Forecaster Berg
 
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