000 WTNT35 KNHC 152042 TCPAT5 BULLETIN Subtropical Storm Don Advisory Number 7 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL052023 500 PM AST Sat Jul 15 2023 ...DON WEAKENS WHILE IT TURNS NORTHWARD... SUMMARY OF 500 PM AST...2100 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...37.3N 48.6W ABOUT 1180 MI...1900 KM W OF THE AZORES MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH...65 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...N OR 350 DEGREES AT 9 MPH...15 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1007 MB...29.74 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 500 PM AST (2100 UTC), the center of Subtropical Storm Don was located near latitude 37.3 North, longitude 48.6 West. The storm is moving toward the north near 9 mph (15 km/h). Don should turn toward the north toward the east on Sunday, southeast on Monday and toward the south by Tuesday. Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher gusts. Little change in strength is forecast for the next several days, and Don could become a remnant low pressure area in a few days. Winds of 40 mph extend outward up to 140 miles (220 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1007 mb (29.74 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 1100 PM AST. $$ Forecaster Blake