000 WTPZ35 KNHC 280838 TCPEP5 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Irwin Advisory Number 24 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP102017 200 AM PDT Fri Jul 28 2017 ...IRWIN DRIFTING WESTWARD...A LITTLE WEAKER... SUMMARY OF 200 AM PDT...0900 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...14.9N 124.8W ABOUT 1120 MI...1800 KM WSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH...85 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 270 DEGREES AT 2 MPH...4 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1001 MB...29.56 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 Tropical Storm Irwin was located near latitude 14.9 North, longitude 124.8 West. Irwin is drifting toward the west near 2 mph (4 km/h), and little motion is expected through Saturday. A turn toward the the north-northeast to northeast with an increase in forward speed is expected on Sunday. Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 50 mph (85 km/h) with higher gusts. Some fluctuations in intensity are possible during the next couple of days. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 70 miles (110 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1001 mb (29.56 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 800 AM PDT. $$ Forecaster Roberts