000 WTPZ35 KNHC 290232 TCPEP5 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Irwin Advisory Number 27 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP102017 800 PM PDT Fri Jul 28 2017 ...IRWIN NEARLY STATIONARY TO THE SOUTHWEST OF HILARY... ...EXPECTED TO ACCELERATE NORTHWARD THIS WEEKEND... SUMMARY OF 800 PM PDT...0300 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...14.8N 124.7W ABOUT 1115 MI...1795 KM WSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...60 MPH...95 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...N OR 360 DEGREES AT 1 MPH...2 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...998 MB...29.47 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 Tropical Storm Irwin was located near latitude 14.8 North, longitude 124.7 West. Irwin has been meandering for much of the day but now appears to drifting toward the north. Irwin is forecast to move faster toward the north on Saturday and then turn north-northwestward on Sunday. Maximum sustained winds are near 60 mph (95 km/h) with higher gusts. Fluctuations in intensity are possible through Saturday, but Irwin should begin to weaken by Sunday. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 70 miles (110 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 998 mb (29.47 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 200 AM PDT. $$ Forecaster Berg