122 WTPZ32 KNHC 050841 TCPEP2 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Paine Advisory Number 7 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP172022 300 AM MDT Wed Oct 05 2022 ...PAINE CLOSE TO BECOMING POST-TROPICAL... SUMMARY OF 300 AM MDT...0900 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...18.3N 114.3W ABOUT 425 MI...685 KM SW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH...65 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 310 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 AM MDT (0900 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Paine was located near latitude 18.3 North, longitude 114.3 West. Paine is moving toward the northwest near 5 mph (7 km/h) and this general motion should continue through the morning. Later today, Paine is expected to gradually turn to the west with a slight increase in forward speed on Thursday. Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher gusts. Gradual weakening is expected in the next couple of days and Paine should become a remnant low later today. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 45 miles (75 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 AM MDT. $$ Forecaster Bucci