000 WTPZ32 KNHC 122034 TCPEP2 BULLETIN Hurricane Linda Advisory Number 11 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP122021 300 PM MDT Thu Aug 12 2021 ...LINDA FORECAST TO STRENGTHEN DURING THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS... SUMMARY OF 300 PM MDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...15.3N 108.7W ABOUT 405 MI...650 KM SSW OF CABO CORRIENTES MEXICO ABOUT 530 MI...855 KM S OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...75 MPH...120 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 300 DEGREES AT 9 MPH...15 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...990 MB...29.24 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 300 PM MDT (2100 UTC), the center of Hurricane Linda was located near latitude 15.3 North, longitude 108.7 West. Linda is moving toward the west-northwest near 9 mph (15 km/h), and this general motion is expected to continue through Saturday night. A turn toward the west is expected on Sunday. Maximum sustained winds are near 75 mph (120 km/h) with higher gusts. Some strengthening is forecast during the next couple of 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 990 mb (29.24 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 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 ------------- Next complete advisory at 900 PM MDT. $$ Forecaster Berg