318 WTPZ32 KNHC 110249 TCPEP2 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Linda Advisory Number 4 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP122021 1000 PM CDT Tue Aug 10 2021 ...LINDA INTENSIFYING... ...NOW FORECAST TO BECOME A HURRICANE LATE TOMORROW... SUMMARY OF 1000 PM CDT...0300 UTC...INFORMATION ----------------------------------------------- LOCATION...14.3N 103.5W ABOUT 300 MI...480 KM SW OF ACAPULCO MEXICO MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH...85 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 285 DEGREES AT 9 MPH...15 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1001 MB...29.56 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 1000 PM CDT (0300 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Linda was located near latitude 14.3 North, longitude 103.5 West. Linda is moving toward the west-northwest near 9 mph (15 km/h). A turn to the west at the current speed is expected over the next day or so followed by a turn back to the west-northwest later this week. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 50 mph (85 km/h) with higher gusts. Additional strengthening is forecast over the next several days, and Linda is now forecast to become a hurricane by late tomorrow. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 90 miles (150 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1001 mb (29.56 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- 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 ------------- Next complete advisory at 400 AM CDT. $$ Forecaster Papin/Stewart