000 WTNT35 KNHC 240230 TCPAT5 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Don Advisory Number 40 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL052023 300 AM GMT Mon Jul 24 2023 ...DON EXPECTED TO BECOME A POST-TROPICAL CYCLONE SOON... SUMMARY OF 300 AM GMT...0300 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...46.3N 44.8W ABOUT 395 MI...635 KM E OF CAPE RACE NEWFOUNDLAND MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH...85 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...NE OR 40 DEGREES AT 20 MPH...31 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1002 MB...29.59 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 300 AM GMT (0300 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Don was located near latitude 46.3 North, longitude 44.8 West. Don is moving toward the northeast near 20 mph (31 km/h). A turn to the east-northeast and then the east are expected later today and tonight. Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 50 mph (85 km/h) with higher gusts. Continued weakening is forecast, and Don is expected to become a post-tropical cyclone later today. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 80 miles (130 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1002 mb (29.59 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 900 AM GMT. $$ Forecaster Cangialosi