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WTPZ32 KNHC 180249
TCPEP2
 
BULLETIN
Hurricane Linda Advisory Number  32
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP122021
500 PM HST Tue Aug 17 2021
 
...LINDA INTENSIFIES BACK INTO A CATEGORY 2 HURRICANE...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 500 PM HST...0300 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...17.9N 129.5W
ABOUT 1315 MI...2115 KM WSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...105 MPH...165 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 280 DEGREES AT 12 MPH...19 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...975 MB...28.80 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 500 PM HST (0300 UTC), the center of Hurricane Linda was located 
near latitude 17.9 North, longitude 129.5 West. Linda is moving 
toward the west near 12 mph (19 km/h).  A turn towards the 
west-northwest is expected later tonight, with that motion 
forecast to continue through the remainder of the week.
 
Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 105 mph (165 km/h) 
with higher gusts. Little change strength is expected tonight, but 
a slow weakening trend is forecast to begin by the end of tomorrow.
 
Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 30 miles (45 km) from the
center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 90 miles
(150 km).
 
The estimated minimum central pressure is 975 mb (28.80 inches).
 
 
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None.
 
 
NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 1100 PM HST.
 
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Forecaster Papin/Brown