ZCZC MIATCPEP5 ALL TTAA00 KNHC DDHHMM BULLETIN Tropical Storm Eugene Advisory Number 2 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP052017 900 PM MDT Fri Jul 07 2017 ...EUGENE MOVING NORTHWESTWARD AND INTENSIFYING... SUMMARY OF 900 PM MDT...0300 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...12.5N 111.6W ABOUT 725 MI...1170 KM S OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...45 MPH...75 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 315 DEGREES AT 9 MPH...15 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1005 MB...29.68 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK ------------------------------ At 900 PM MDT (0300 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Eugene was located near latitude 12.5 North, longitude 111.6 West. Eugene is moving toward the northwest near 9 mph (15 km/h) and this motion is expected to continue for the next couple of days. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 45 mph (75 km/h) with higher gusts. Additional strengthening is forecast during the next 48 hours and Eugene is expected to become a hurricane on Sunday. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 70 miles (110 km) mainly to the north and east of the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1005 mb (29.68 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 300 AM MDT. $$ Forecaster Beven NNNN