ZCZC MIATCPEP5 ALL TTAA00 KNHC DDHHMM BULLETIN TROPICAL STORM LINDA ADVISORY NUMBER 3 NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL EP152015 900 AM MDT SUN SEP 06 2015 ...TROPICAL DEPRESSION STRENGTHENS TO TROPICAL STORM LINDA... SUMMARY OF 900 AM MDT...1500 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...14.1N 109.0W ABOUT 610 MI...980 KM S OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...45 MPH...75 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 305 DEGREES AT 12 MPH...19 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1000 MB...29.53 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 Tropical Storm Linda was located near latitude 14.1 North, longitude 109.0 West. Linda is moving toward the northwest near 12 mph (19 km/h) and this general motion is expected to continue during the next couple of days. Maximum sustained have increased to near 45 mph (75 km/h) with higher gusts. Additional strengthening is forecast, and Linda could become a hurricane in a day or two. Tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 45 miles (75 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1000 mb (29.53 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 300 PM MDT. $$ Forecaster Cangialosi NNNN