000 WTPZ32 KNHC 192033 TCPEP2 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Blas Advisory Number 23 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP022022 300 PM MDT Sun Jun 19 2022 ...BLAS SLOWLY WEAKENING... ...EXPECTED TO BECOME A REMNANT LOW ON MONDAY... SUMMARY OF 300 PM MDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...19.1N 112.4W ABOUT 310 MI...495 KM SSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH...65 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 315 DEGREES AT 2 MPH...4 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1004 MB...29.65 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 300 PM MDT (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Blas was located near latitude 19.1 North, longitude 112.4 West. Blas is moving toward the northwest near 2 mph (4 km/h). A slow west to west-northwest motion is expected during the next couple of days. Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher gusts. Continued slow weakening is anticipated, and Blas is forecast to become a remnant low on Monday. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 70 miles (110 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1004 mb (29.65 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 900 PM MDT. $$ Forecaster Cangialosi