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Tropical Storm FRANK


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TROPICAL STORM FRANK ADVISORY NUMBER  15
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL       EP072016
300 AM MDT MON JUL 25 2016

...FRANK WEAKENS WHILE MOVING VERY SLOWLY...


SUMMARY OF 300 AM MDT...0900 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...20.1N 113.2W
ABOUT 285 MI...460 KM SW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...65 MPH...100 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 280 DEGREES AT 3 MPH...6 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...994 MB...29.36 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 AM MDT (0900 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Frank was
located near latitude 20.1 North, longitude 113.2 West.  Frank is
moving toward the west near 3 mph (6 km/h), and a west-northwestward
motion at a faster forward speed is expected over the next 48 hours.

Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 65 mph (100 km/h)
with higher gusts.  Some strengthening is possible during the next
day or so.

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

The estimated minimum central pressure is 994 mb (29.36 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 AM MDT.

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Forecaster Pasch

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