000 WTPZ32 KNHC 110847 TCPEP2 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Linda Advisory Number 5 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP122021 400 AM CDT Wed Aug 11 2021 ...LINDA MOVING WESTWARD... ...STILL FORECAST TO BECOME A HURRICANE LATER THIS WEEK... SUMMARY OF 400 AM CDT...0900 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...14.2N 104.4W ABOUT 330 MI...535 KM S OF MANZANILLO MEXICO MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH...85 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 275 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 400 AM CDT (0900 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Linda was located near latitude 14.2 North, longitude 104.4 West. Linda is moving toward the west near 9 mph (15 km/h), and this general motion is expected to continue through tonight. Linda is forecast to move west-northwestward on Thursday and Friday. Maximum sustained winds are near 50 mph (85 km/h) with higher gusts. Strengthening is expected during the next few days, and Linda is forecast to become a hurricane on Thursday. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 105 miles (165 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 1000 AM CDT. $$ Forecaster Reinhart/Pasch