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Hurricane EUGENE


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Hurricane Eugene Advisory Number   7
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP052017
300 AM MDT Sun Jul 09 2017

...RAPID INTENSIFICATION CONTINUES WITH EUGENE NOW A CATEGORY 2
HURRICANE...


SUMMARY OF 300 AM MDT...0900 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...15.2N 114.1W
ABOUT 600 MI...960 KM SSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...100 MPH...155 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 325 DEGREES AT 8 MPH...13 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...976 MB...28.82 INCHES


WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.


DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK
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At 300 AM MDT (0900 UTC), the center of Hurricane Eugene was located
near latitude 15.2 North, longitude 114.1 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 100 mph (155 km/h)
with higher gusts, and additional strengthening is likely during the
next 12 to 24 hours.  Eugene is expected to weaken by Monday when it
moves over colder water.

Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 35 miles (55 km) from the
center, and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 125
miles (205 km).

The estimated minimum central pressure is 976 mb (28.82 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None.


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 900 AM MDT.

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Forecaster Berg

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