000 WTPZ35 KNHC 092031 TCPEP5 BULLETIN Hurricane Eugene Advisory Number 9 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP052017 200 PM PDT Sun Jul 09 2017 ...EUGENE OVER OPEN WATERS WITH 115 MPH WINDS... SUMMARY OF 200 PM PDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...16.7N 115.3W ABOUT 555 MI...890 KM SW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...115 MPH...185 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 325 DEGREES AT 12 MPH...19 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...965 MB...28.50 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK ------------------------------ At 200 PM PDT (2100 UTC), the distinct eye of Hurricane Eugene was located near latitude 16.7 North, longitude 115.3 West. Eugene is moving toward the northwest near 12 mph (19 km/h) and this motion is expected to continue during the next 2 days. Maximum sustained winds remain near 115 mph (185 km/h) with higher gusts. Eugene is a category 3 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. Eugene could gather some additional strength during the next 12 hours, but weakening should begin thereafter. Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 35 miles (55 km) from the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 90 miles (150 km). The estimated minimum central pressure is 965 mb (28.50 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 800 PM PDT. $$ Forecaster Avila