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WTPZ32 KNHC 301435
TCPEP2
 
BULLETIN
Hurricane Frank Advisory Number  18
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP072022
800 AM PDT Sat Jul 30 2022
 
...FRANK PASSING SOUTHWEST OF CLARION ISLAND...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 800 AM PDT...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...16.6N 116.3W
ABOUT 600 MI...970 KM SW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...90 MPH...150 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 310 DEGREES AT 12 MPH...19 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...975 MB...28.80 INCHES
 
 
WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.
 
 
DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
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At 800 AM PDT (1500 UTC), the center of Hurricane Frank was located
near latitude 16.6 North, longitude 116.3 West. Frank is moving
toward the northwest near 12 mph (19 km/h), and this general motion
is forecast to continue for the next few days.
 
Maximum sustained winds are near 90 mph (150 km/h) with higher
gusts.  Some strengthening is possible through tonight.  After 
that, Frank is expected to weaken as it moves over cooler water.
 
Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 25 miles (35 km) from the
center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 115 miles
(185 km). The Mexican automated station on Clarion Island recently 
reported a wind gust of 46 mph (75 km/h).
 
The estimated minimum central pressure is 975 mb (28.80 inches).
 
 
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None.
 
 
NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 200 PM PDT.
 
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Forecaster Beven