Mexico City, Aug 6 (AP) Tropical Storm Eugene strengthened off Mexico’s Pacific coast Sunday however is anticipated to remain effectively away from land.

Eugene might briefly attain hurricane energy and convey rain to Baja California.

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The US National Hurricane Centre mentioned Eugene was centred about 125 miles (205 kilometers) southwest of the Baja resort of Los Cabos on Sunday morning.

Its most sustained winds had risen to about 70 mph (110 kph) and it was shifting west-northwest at 18 mph (30 kph).

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The Mexican authorities warned the system might trigger “heavy rains” alongside the coast, however Eugene was anticipated to run roughly parallel to land and keep out to sea.

It was the fifth named storm of the jap Pacific hurricane season. (AP)

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