ZCZC MIATCPEP5 ALL TTAA00 KNHC DDHHMM BULLETIN Hurricane Eugene Advisory Number 6 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP052017 900 PM MDT Sat Jul 08 2017 ...EUGENE BECOMES A HURRICANE WHILE QUICKLY INTENSIFYING... SUMMARY OF 900 PM MDT...0300 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...14.4N 113.5W ABOUT 630 MI...1020 KM SSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...80 MPH...130 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 320 DEGREES AT 8 MPH...13 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...990 MB...29.24 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 Hurricane Eugene was located near latitude 14.4 North, longitude 113.5 West. Eugene is moving toward the northwest near 8 mph (13 km/h), and this motion is expected to continue with some increase in forward speed during the next couple of days. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 80 mph (130 km/h) with higher gusts. Additional strengthening is likely during the next 24 hours. After that time, Eugene is expected to weaken as it moves over colder water. Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 25 miles (35 km) from the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 80 miles (130 km). The estimated minimum central pressure is 990 mb (29.24 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 300 AM MDT. $$ Forecaster Beven NNNN