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Tropical Storm FRANK


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TROPICAL STORM FRANK ADVISORY NUMBER  14
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL       EP072016
900 PM MDT SUN JUL 24 2016

...FRANK REMAINS A 70-MPH TROPICAL STORM...


SUMMARY OF 900 PM MDT...0300 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...20.0N 113.0W
ABOUT 280 MI...455 KM SW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...70 MPH...110 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 275 DEGREES AT 5 MPH...7 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...992 MB...29.30 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 900 PM MDT (0300 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Frank was
located near latitude 20.0 North, longitude 113.0 West. Frank is
moving toward the west near 5 mph (7 km/h).  A turn toward the
west-northwest is expected on Monday, and that motion is forecast
to continue through Tuesday.

Maximum sustained winds are near 70 mph (110 km/h) with higher
gusts.  Frank could become a hurricane during the next day or so
before weakening begins on Tuesday.

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

The estimated minimum central pressure is 992 mb (29.30 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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SURF:  Swells associated with Frank are affecting the coasts of the
southern Baja California peninsula and the state of Sinaloa.  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 300 AM MDT.

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Forecaster Stewart

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