ZCZC MIATCPEP5 ALL TTAA00 KNHC DDHHMM BULLETIN Hurricane Irwin Advisory Number 12 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP102017 200 AM PDT Tue Jul 25 2017 ...IRWIN BECOMES A HURRICANE... SUMMARY OF 200 AM PDT...0900 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...15.5N 118.7W ABOUT 770 MI...1235 KM SW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...75 MPH...120 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 300 DEGREES AT 5 MPH...7 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...991 MB...29.27 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK ------------------------------ At 200 AM PDT (0900 UTC), the center of Hurricane Irwin was located near latitude 15.5 North, longitude 118.7 West. Irwin is moving toward the west-northwest near 5 mph (7 km/h). A turn toward the west is expected later today, with a motion toward the west-southwest expected on Wednesday. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 75 mph (120 km/h) with higher gusts. Little change in strength is expected today and tonight, with weakening expected on Wednesday. Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 15 miles (30 km) from the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 80 miles (130 km). The estimated minimum central pressure is 991 mb (29.27 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 800 AM PDT. $$ Forecaster Beven NNNN