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WTPZ32 KNHC 150236
TCPEP2
 
BULLETIN
Hurricane Linda Advisory Number  20
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP122021
800 PM PDT Sat Aug 14 2021
 
...LINDA WEAKENS A LITTLE...
...STILL A POWERFUL MAJOR HURRICANE...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 800 PM PDT...0300 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...19.3N 118.2W
ABOUT 590 MI...950 KM WSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...125 MPH...205 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 285 DEGREES AT 14 MPH...22 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...955 MB...28.20 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 800 PM PDT (0300 UTC), the center of Hurricane Linda was located 
near latitude 19.3 North, longitude 118.2 West. Linda is moving 
toward the west-northwest near 14 mph (22 km/h).  A turn toward the 
west is anticipated by early Sunday, followed by a turn toward the 
west-southwest early Monday.
 
Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 125 mph (205 km/h) 
with higher gusts.  Linda is a category 3 hurricane on the 
Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale.  Some fluctuations in 
intensity, due to a possible eyewall replacement, are possible 
through this evening.  However, a steady weakening trend is forecast 
to commence soon.

Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 25 miles (35 km) from the
center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 115 miles
(185 km).
 
The estimated minimum central pressure is 955 mb (28.20 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 200 AM PDT.
 
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Forecaster Roberts