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WTPZ32 KNHC 190252
TCPEP2
 
BULLETIN
Hurricane Linda Advisory Number  36
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP122021
500 PM HST Wed Aug 18 2021
 
...LINDA FINALLY ON A MORE DISTINCT WEAKENING TREND...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 500 PM HST...0300 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...19.2N 134.7W
ABOUT 1330 MI...2135 KM E OF HILO HAWAII
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...90 MPH...150 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 285 DEGREES AT 16 MPH...26 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...980 MB...28.94 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 19.2 North, longitude 134.7 West. Linda is moving
toward the west-northwest near 16 mph (26 km/h), and this motion is
expected to continue through the weekend.
 
Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 90 mph (150 km/h)
with higher gusts. Additional weakening is forecasted through
Friday, and Linda is expected to become a gale-force post-tropical
cyclone by Saturday.
 
Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 30 miles (45 km) from the
center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 80 miles
(130 km).
 
The estimated minimum central pressure is 980 mb (28.94 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/Beven