ZCZC MIATCPEP2 ALL TTAA00 KNHC DDHHMM BULLETIN TROPICAL STORM FRANK ADVISORY NUMBER 5 NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL EP072016 300 PM MDT FRI JUL 22 2016 ...TROPICAL STORM FRANK MOVING PARALLEL TO THE SOUTHERN MEXICO COAST... SUMMARY OF 300 PM MDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...17.9N 108.2W ABOUT 265 MI...430 KM WSW OF MANZANILLO MEXICO ABOUT 360 MI...585 KM SSE OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH...85 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 305 DEGREES AT 14 MPH...22 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1004 MB...29.65 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK ------------------------------ At 300 PM MDT (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Frank was located near latitude 17.9 North, longitude 108.2 West. Frank is moving toward the northwest near 14 mph (22 km/h). The tropical cyclone should turn toward the west-northwest at a slightly slower forward speed during the next two days. Maximum sustained winds are near 50 mph (85 km/h) with higher gusts. Some strengthening is forecast during the next 48 hours and Frank is forecast to become a hurricane by Sunday. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 80 miles (130 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1004 mb (29.65 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- SURF: Swells associated with Frank will affect the coasts of southern Baja California and the state of Sinaloa beginning on Saturday. These swells could cause life-threatening surf and rip currents. Please consult products from your local weather office. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 900 PM MDT. $$ Forecaster Landsea NNNN