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Hurricane Linda Advisory Number  13
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP122021
300 AM MDT Fri Aug 13 2021
 
...LINDA CONTINUES TO INTENSIFY...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 300 AM MDT...0900 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...16.4N 110.6W
ABOUT 425 MI...680 KM SW OF CABO CORRIENTES MEXICO
ABOUT 450 MI...725 KM S OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...90 MPH...150 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 300 DEGREES AT 13 MPH...20 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...987 MB...29.15 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 Hurricane Linda was located
near latitude 16.4 North, longitude 110.6 West. Linda is moving
toward the west-northwest near 13 mph (20 km/h), and this general
motion is expected to continue through Saturday. A turn to the
west is expected by late this weekend.
 
Maximum sustained winds are near 90 mph (150 km/h) with higher 
gusts.  Strengthening is expected over the next day or so, and Linda 
could be near major hurricane strength by Saturday. Weakening is 
forecast to begin by late this weekend.
 
Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 25 miles (35 km) from the
center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 175 miles
(280 km).
 
The estimated minimum central pressure is 987 mb (29.15 inches).
 
 
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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SURF:  Swells generated by Linda are expected to affect portions of
the coast of southwestern Mexico and the southern and western coast
of Baja California Sur 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 Latto
 
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