000 WTPZ35 KNHC 072033 TCPEP5 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Eugene Advisory Number 1 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP052017 300 PM MDT Fri Jul 07 2017 ...TROPICAL STORM EUGENE FORMS WELL SOUTH OF THE BAJA CALIFORNIA PENINSULA... SUMMARY OF 300 PM MDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...11.9N 111.2W ABOUT 765 MI...1230 KM S OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH...65 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 310 DEGREES AT 8 MPH...13 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1006 MB...29.71 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 11.9 North, longitude 111.2 West. Eugene is moving toward the northwest near 8 mph (13 km/h), and this motion is expected to continue during the next few days with a slight increase in forward speed. Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher gusts. Strengthening is forecast during the next 48 hours and Eugene is forecast 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 1006 mb (29.71 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 900 PM MDT. $$ Forecaster Roberts