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TROPICAL STORM FRANK ADVISORY NUMBER   5
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL       EP072016
300 PM MDT FRI JUL 22 2016

...TROPICAL STORM FRANK MOVING PARALLEL TO THE SOUTHERN MEXICO
COAST...


SUMMARY OF 300 PM MDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...17.9N 108.2W
ABOUT 265 MI...430 KM WSW OF MANZANILLO MEXICO
ABOUT 360 MI...585 KM SSE OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH...85 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 305 DEGREES AT 14 MPH...22 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1004 MB...29.65 INCHES


WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.


DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK
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At 300 PM MDT (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Frank was
located near latitude 17.9 North, longitude 108.2 West. Frank is
moving toward the northwest near 14 mph (22 km/h).  The tropical
cyclone should turn toward the west-northwest at a slightly slower
forward speed during the next two days.

Maximum sustained winds are near 50 mph (85 km/h) with higher gusts.
Some strengthening is forecast during the next 48 hours and Frank
is forecast to become a hurricane by Sunday.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 80 miles (130 km)
from the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1004 mb (29.65 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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SURF:  Swells associated with Frank will affect the coasts of
southern Baja California and the state of Sinaloa beginning on
Saturday.  These swells could cause life-threatening surf and rip
currents.  Please consult products from your local weather office.


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 900 PM MDT.

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Forecaster Landsea

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