231 WTPZ32 KNHC 182035 TCPEP2 BULLETIN Hurricane Linda Advisory Number 35 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP122021 1100 AM HST Wed Aug 18 2021 ...LINDA SLIGHTLY WEAKER... SUMMARY OF 1100 AM HST...2100 UTC...INFORMATION ----------------------------------------------- LOCATION...18.7N 133.2W ABOUT 1430 MI...2300 KM E OF HILO HAWAII MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...100 MPH...155 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 285 DEGREES AT 14 MPH...22 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...977 MB...28.85 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 1100 AM HST (2100 UTC), the center of Hurricane Linda was located near latitude 18.7 North, longitude 133.2 West. Linda is moving toward the west-northwest near 14 mph (22 km/h) and this motion is expected to continue through the weekend. Maximum sustained winds are near 100 mph (155 km/h) with higher gusts. Steady weakening is forecast through Friday, and Linda is expected to become a gale-force post-tropical cyclone on Saturday. 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 977 mb (28.85 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 500 PM HST. $$ Forecaster Hagen/Cangialosi