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TROPICAL STORM FRANK ADVISORY NUMBER  17
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL       EP072016
300 PM MDT MON JUL 25 2016

...FRANK SLOWLY WEAKENING...


SUMMARY OF 300 PM MDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...20.6N 114.4W
ABOUT 330 MI...530 KM WSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH...85 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 285 DEGREES AT 6 MPH...9 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1000 MB...29.53 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 20.6 North, longitude 114.4 West. Frank is
moving toward the west-northwest near 6 mph (9 km/h).  This general
motion with some increase in forward speed is expected for the next
couple of days.

Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 50 mph (85 km/h) with
higher gusts. Some slow weakening is forecast during the next 48
hours.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 70 miles (110 km)
from the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1000 mb (29.53 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 900 PM MDT.

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Forecaster Blake

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