 After reaching peak intensity , Frances began tracking over cooler SST 's , which gradually weakened the storm . The eye featured became indistinct and by late on October 25 , Frances was downgraded to a tropical storm . Over the next two days , Frances began losing tropical characteristics , and was declared extratropical by early on October 27 . One sailor was reported missing , however , it is unknown if it was as a result of Frances . In addition , one person on a sailboat suffered injuries during an encounter with Frances . On land , Frances caused minimal impact , limited to light rainfall across Newfoundland . 
