ZCZC MIATCPEP2 ALL TTAA00 KNHC DDHHMM BULLETIN TROPICAL STORM FRANK ADVISORY NUMBER 14 NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL EP072016 900 PM MDT SUN JUL 24 2016 ...FRANK REMAINS A 70-MPH TROPICAL STORM... SUMMARY OF 900 PM MDT...0300 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...20.0N 113.0W ABOUT 280 MI...455 KM SW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...70 MPH...110 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 275 DEGREES AT 5 MPH...7 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...992 MB...29.30 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 20.0 North, longitude 113.0 West. Frank is moving toward the west near 5 mph (7 km/h). A turn toward the west-northwest is expected on Monday, and that motion is forecast to continue through Tuesday. Maximum sustained winds are near 70 mph (110 km/h) with higher gusts. Frank could become a hurricane during the next day or so before weakening begins on Tuesday. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 80 miles (130 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 992 mb (29.30 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 Stewart NNNN