000 WTPZ35 KNHC 100234 TCPEP5 BULLETIN Hurricane Eugene Advisory Number 10 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP052017 800 PM PDT Sun Jul 09 2017 ...EUGENE HAS WEAKENED A LITTLE BUT STILL A CATEGORY 2 HURRICANE... SUMMARY OF 800 PM PDT...0300 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...17.6N 115.9W ABOUT 535 MI...860 KM SW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...105 MPH...165 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 320 DEGREES AT 12 MPH...19 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...972 MB...28.71 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK ------------------------------ At 800 PM PDT (0300 UTC), the center of Hurricane Eugene was located near latitude 17.6 North, longitude 115.9 West. Eugene is moving toward the northwest near 12 mph (19 km/h) and this motion is expected to continue during the next couple of days. Maximum sustained winds are near 105 mph (165 km/h) with higher gusts. Little change in strength is expected overnight, but Eugene is forecast to move over cooler waters and begin to weaken more quickly on Monday or Monday night. Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 35 miles (55 km) from the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 105 miles (165 km). The estimated minimum central pressure is 972 mb (28.71 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 200 AM PDT. $$ Forecaster Cangialosi