ZCZC MIATCPEP2 ALL TTAA00 KNHC DDHHMM BULLETIN TROPICAL STORM FRANK ADVISORY NUMBER 10 NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL EP072016 900 PM MDT SAT JUL 23 2016 ...CENTER OF FRANK PASSING TO THE NORTH OF SOCORRO ISLAND... SUMMARY OF 900 PM MDT...0300 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...19.6N 111.1W ABOUT 240 MI...385 KM SSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...65 MPH...100 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 305 DEGREES AT 8 MPH...13 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...996 MB...29.42 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK ------------------------------ At 900 PM MDT (0300 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Frank was located near latitude 19.6 North, longitude 111.1 West. Frank is moving toward the northwest near 8 mph (13 km/h). A general west-northwestward motion is expected during the next 48 hours. On the forecast track, the center of Frank will move away from Socorro Island tonight. Maximum sustained winds are near 65 mph (100 km/h) with higher gusts. Little change in strength is expected through Sunday, and then a slow weakening is expected to begin Sunday night or 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 ---------------------- 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 ------------- Next complete advisory at 300 AM MDT. $$ Forecaster Beven NNNN