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WTPZ32 KNHC 140246
TCPEP2
 
BULLETIN
Hurricane Linda Advisory Number  16
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP122021
900 PM MDT Fri Aug 13 2021
 
...LINDA STRENGTHENS A LITTLE MORE...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 900 PM MDT...0300 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...17.9N 113.9W
ABOUT 560 MI...905 KM WSW OF CABO CORRIENTES MEXICO
ABOUT 430 MI...695 KM SW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...120 MPH...195 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 300 DEGREES AT 13 MPH...20 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...962 MB...28.41 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 900 PM MDT (0300 UTC), the center of Hurricane Linda was located
near latitude 17.9 North, longitude 113.9 West. Linda is moving
toward the west-northwest near 13 mph (20 km/h).  A turn toward the
west is anticipated by early Sunday morning, followed by a turn 
toward the west-southwest early next week.
 
Maximum sustained winds have increased to 120 mph (195 km/h) with
higher gusts.  Linda is a category 3 hurricane on the 
Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale.  Some additional 
intensification is expected through early Saturday morning, but a 
gradual weakening trend is forecast to commence by Saturday night. 

Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 25 miles (35 km) from the
center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 125 miles
(205 km).
 
The estimated minimum central pressure is 962 mb (28.41 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 300 AM MDT.
 
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Forecaster Roberts