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
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)
Close Up of Linda’s Powerful Eye
Description:
A zoomed-in view of Hurricane Linda’s eye.
Satellite: GOES-West
Product: Visible (band 2)