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Hurricane LINDA Public Advisory Number 7
2015-09-07 16:33:14| National Hurricane Center (East Pacific)
Issued at 900 AM MDT MON SEP 07 2015 000 WTPZ35 KNHC 071433 TCPEP5 BULLETIN HURRICANE LINDA ADVISORY NUMBER 7 NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL EP152015 900 AM MDT MON SEP 07 2015 ...LINDA STRENGTHENS TO A CATEGORY 2 HURRICANE... SUMMARY OF 900 AM MDT...1500 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...17.6N 112.2W ABOUT 395 MI...635 KM SSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...100 MPH...155 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 320 DEGREES AT 14 MPH...22 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...973 MB...28.74 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK ------------------------------ At 900 AM MDT (1500 UTC), the center of Hurricane Linda was located near latitude 17.6 North, longitude 112.2 West. Linda is moving toward the northwest near 14 mph (22 km/h). This general motion with a decrease in forward speed is expected during the next couple of days. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 100 mph (155 km/h) with higher gusts. Additional strengthening is forecast, and Linda could become a major hurricane by tonight. Weakening is expected to begin on Tuesday. Hurricane force winds extend outward up to 30 miles (45 km) from the center and tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 115 miles (185 km). The estimated minimum central pressure is 973 mb (28.74 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- SURF: Swells generated by Linda are expected to begin affecting the coast of the southern portion of the Baja California peninsula later today. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Please consult products from your local weather office. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 300 PM MDT. $$ Forecaster Cangialosi
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