ZCZC MIATCPEP1 ALL TTAA00 KNHC DDHHMM BULLETIN Tropical Storm Eugene Advisory Number 3 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP062023 900 PM MDT Sat Aug 05 2023 ...EUGENE STRENGTHENS... SUMMARY OF 900 PM MDT...0300 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...20.0N 108.8W ABOUT 210 MI...340 KM SSE OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH...85 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 310 DEGREES AT 15 MPH...24 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1000 MB...29.53 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. Interests in the southern portion of the Baja California peninsula should monitor the progress of this system. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 900 PM MDT (0300 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Eugene was located near latitude 20.0 North, longitude 108.8 West. Eugene is moving toward the northwest near 15 mph (24 km/h). A gradual turn toward the west-northwest is forecast during the next couple of days. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 50 mph (85 km/h) with higher gusts. Some strengthening is expected through early Sunday, followed by weakening early next week. Eugene is forecast to degenerate to a remnant low by early Tuesday. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 60 miles (95 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1000 mb (29.53 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- RAINFALL: The outer edges of the rainfall pattern from Eugene may produce storm total amounts of 1 to 2 inches along sections of the southwestern Mexican states of Sinaloa, Jalisco, Nayarit, and the southern portion of Baja California Sur. SURF: Swells generated by Eugene will affect portions of the coasts of west-central Mexico and Baja California Sur during the next day or two. 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 AM MDT. $$ Forecaster Reinhart NNNN