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#1144389 (Received by flhurricane at: 10:59 AM 19.Jul.2023) TCPAT5 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Don Advisory Number 22 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL052023 300 PM GMT Wed Jul 19 2023 ...DON POISED TO STRENGTHEN WHILE IT MOVES OVER WARMER WATERS... SUMMARY OF 300 PM GMT...1500 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...33.9N 39.6W ABOUT 760 MI...1220 KM WSW OF THE AZORES MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH...65 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...WSW OR 255 DEGREES AT 5 MPH...7 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1006 MB...29.71 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 300 PM GMT (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Don was located near latitude 33.9 North, longitude 39.6 West. Don is moving toward the west-southwest near 5 mph (7 km/h). Don should turn westward later today, move generally west-northwestward Thursday and Friday and turn northwestward and northward on Saturday. Maximum sustained winds remain near 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher gusts. Gradual strengthening is indicated during the next couple of days, with little change in strength expected late this week. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 60 miles (95 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1006 mb (29.71 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 900 PM GMT. $$ Forecaster Blake |