000 WTPZ32 KNHC 120252 TCPEP2 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Linda Advisory Number 8 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP122021 900 PM MDT Wed Aug 11 2021 ...LINDA TAKING A PAUSE ON INTENSIFICATION... ...STILL FORECAST TO BECOME A HURRICANE TOMORROW... SUMMARY OF 900 PM MDT...0300 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...13.6N 106.5W ABOUT 400 MI...645 KM SSW OF MANZANILLO MEXICO MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...70 MPH...110 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 270 DEGREES AT 7 MPH...11 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...995 MB...29.39 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 900 PM MDT (0300 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Linda was located near latitude 13.6 North, longitude 106.5 West. Linda is moving toward the west near 7 mph (11 km/h). A turn towards the west-northwest is expected on Thursday, with that motion continuing through the weekend. Maximum sustained winds are near 70 mph (110 km/h) with higher gusts. Additional strengthening is still forecast, and Linda is expected to become a hurricane tomorrow. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 105 miles (165 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 995 mb (29.39 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 300 AM MDT. $$ Forecaster Papin/Stewart