000 WTPZ35 KNHC 260846 TCPEP5 BULLETIN Hurricane Irwin Advisory Number 16 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP102017 200 AM PDT Wed Jul 26 2017 ...IRWIN WEAKER...MOVING WEST-SOUTHWESTWARD... SUMMARY OF 200 AM PDT...0900 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...15.7N 121.5W ABOUT 905 MI...1455 KM WSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...80 MPH...130 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...WSW OR 255 DEGREES AT 7 MPH...11 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...987 MB...29.15 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 15.7 North, longitude 121.5 West. Irwin is moving toward the west-southwest near 7 mph (11 km/h). This general motion is expected to continue during the next couple of days with a gradual decrease in forward speed. Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 80 mph (130 km/h) with higher gusts. Gradual weakening is expected during the next few days. Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 15 miles (30 km) from the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 70 miles (110 km). The estimated minimum central pressure is 987 mb (29.15 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 800 AM PDT. $$ Forecaster Roberts