ZCZC MIATCPEP5 ALL TTAA00 KNHC DDHHMM BULLETIN Tropical Storm Eugene Advisory Number 5 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP052017 300 PM MDT Sat Jul 08 2017 ...EUGENE NEAR HURRICANE STRENGTH... ...MOST LIKELY WILL BE ONE TONIGHT... SUMMARY OF 300 PM MDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...13.7N 113.4W ABOUT 675 MI...1085 KM SSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...70 MPH...110 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 320 DEGREES AT 8 MPH...13 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...995 MB...29.39 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK ------------------------------ At 300 PM MDT (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Eugene was located near latitude 13.7 North, longitude 113.4 West. Eugene is moving toward the northwest near 8 mph (13 km/h), and this motion is expected to continue during the next couple of days. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 70 mph (110 km/h) with higher gusts. Eugene is forecast to become a hurricane tonight. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 70 miles (110 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 995 mb (29.39 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 900 PM MDT. $$ Forecaster Avila NNNN