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BULLETIN
HURRICANE LINDA ADVISORY NUMBER   5
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL       EP152015
900 PM MDT SUN SEP 06 2015

...LINDA NOW A HURRICANE...AND RAPIDLY INTENSIFYING...


SUMMARY OF 900 PM MDT...0300 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...16.1N 110.4W
ABOUT 470 MI...755 KM S OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...75 MPH...120 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 320 DEGREES AT 14 MPH...22 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...989 MB...29.21 INCHES


WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.


DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK
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At 900 PM MDT (0300 UTC), the center of Hurricane Linda was located
near latitude 16.1 North, longitude 110.4 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 75 mph (120 km/h)
with higher gusts.  Rapid intensification is forecast, and Linda
could be near major hurricane strength on Monday.  Weakening is
forecast to begin on Tuesday.

Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 35 miles (55 km) from the
center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 90 miles
(150 km).

The estimated minimum central pressure is 989 mb (29.21 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 300 AM MDT.

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Forecaster Kimberlain

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