Hurricane Linda

Hurricane Linda

Hurricane Linda was a major hurricane in the Eastern Pacific Ocean that formed on August 10th, 2021. Linda peaked as a category 4 hurricane with winds of 130mph, and never made landfall.

The storm’s remnants passed near the Hawaiian islands after weakening. It was forecasted to bring showers to east-facing beaches on the islands, as well as increased surf swells.

 


Satellite animations of this event:

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Hurricane Linda Becomes Annular

Description:

Linda, still a major hurricane, becomes annular in structure.

Satellite: GOES-West


Product: GeoColor


Timespan: 08/15/2021 14:46 - 08/16/2021 01:36 UTC

Hurricane Linda Peaks in Strength

Description:

A sunrise to sunset view of Hurricane Linda during its peak strength on August 14th.

Satellite: GOES-West


Product: Visible (band 2)


Timespan: 08/14/2021 15:01 - 08/15/2021 01:31 UTC

Close Up of Linda’s Powerful Eye

Description:

A zoomed-in view of Hurricane Linda’s eye.

Satellite: GOES-West


Product: Visible (band 2)


Timespan: 08/14/2021 01:31 - 08/15/2021 01:31 UTC