Location | 790 miles NE of Bermuda |
Wind | 80 mph |
Heading | NE at 17 mph |
Pressure | 28.91 |
Coordinates | 53.8W, 39.5N |
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Discussion
At 500 PM AST (2100 UTC), the center of Post-Tropical Cyclone Franklin was located near latitude 39.5 North, longitude 53.8 West. The post-tropical cyclone is moving toward the northeast near 17 mph (28 km/h). A faster northeastward motion is expected during the next couple of days, followed by a turn to the east-northeast.
Maximum sustained winds are near 80 mph (130 km/h) with higher gusts. Little change in strength is expected through tonight, but gradual weakening is forecast this weekend into early next week.
Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 60 miles (95 km) from the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 255 miles (405 km).
The estimated minimum central pressure is 979 mb (28.91 inches).

Watches and Warnings
There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.

Land Hazards
None