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TROPICAL STORM FRANK ADVISORY NUMBER  16
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL       EP072016
900 AM MDT MON JUL 25 2016

...FRANK MOVING A BIT FASTER TOWARD THE WEST...


SUMMARY OF 900 AM MDT...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...20.4N 113.9W
ABOUT 310 MI...500 KM WSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...65 MPH...100 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 280 DEGREES AT 6 MPH...9 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 900 AM MDT (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Frank was
located near latitude 20.4 North, longitude 113.9 West.  Frank is
moving toward the west near 6 mph (9 km/h) and a west-northwestward
motion at a faster forward speed is expected over the next 48 hours.

Maximum sustained winds remain near 65 mph (100 km/h) with higher
gusts.  Little significant change in strength is forecast today,
with weakening likely to begin by late Tuesday.

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 300 PM MDT.

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Forecaster Blake

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