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Tropical Storm FRANK


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TROPICAL STORM FRANK ADVISORY NUMBER  12
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL       EP072016
900 AM MDT SUN JUL 24 2016

...FRANK MOVING WEST-NORTHWESTWARD WITH NO CHANGE IN STRENGTH...


SUMMARY OF 900 AM MDT...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...20.3N 112.4W
ABOUT 240 MI...390 KM SW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...65 MPH...100 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 295 DEGREES AT 7 MPH...11 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...996 MB...29.42 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 AM MDT (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Frank was
located near latitude 20.3 North, longitude 112.4 West.  Frank is
moving toward the west-northwest near 7 mph (11 km/h).  A generally
west-northwestward motion is expected for the next day or so,
followed by a turn toward the west.

Maximum sustained winds remain near 65 mph (100 km/h) with higher
gusts.  Some slow weakening is forecast to begin late Monday.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 90 miles (150 km)
from the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 996 mb (29.42 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 PM MDT.

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Forecaster Blake

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