000 WTPZ32 KNHC 190236 TCPEP2 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Blas Advisory Number 20 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP022022 900 PM MDT Sat Jun 18 2022 ...BLAS FORECAST TO BECOME A REMNANT LOW ON MONDAY... SUMMARY OF 900 PM MDT...0300 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...18.7N 111.8W ABOUT 315 MI...505 KM SSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH...85 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 300 DEGREES AT 5 MPH...7 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...998 MB...29.47 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 900 PM MDT (0300 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Blas was located near latitude 18.7 North, longitude 111.8 West. Blas is moving toward the west-northwest near 5 mph (7 km/h), and this general motion with a turn to the west is anticipated during the next couple of days. Maximum sustained winds are near 50 mph (85 km/h) with higher gusts. Slow weakening is forecast during the next 48 hours, and Blas is expected to become a remnant area of low pressure on Monday. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 80 miles (130 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 300 AM MDT. $$ Forecaster Blake