ZCZC MIATCPEP2 ALL TTAA00 KNHC DDHHMM BULLETIN TROPICAL STORM FRANK ADVISORY NUMBER 18 NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL EP072016 800 PM PDT MON JUL 25 2016 ...FRANK FORECAST TO WEAKEN WHILE IT RUNS OUT OF FUEL... SUMMARY OF 800 PM PDT...0300 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...20.8N 115.0W ABOUT 360 MI...575 KM WSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH...85 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 285 DEGREES AT 7 MPH...11 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1000 MB...29.53 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK ------------------------------ At 800 PM PDT (0300 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Frank was located near latitude 20.8 North, longitude 115.0 West. Frank is moving toward the west-northwest near 7 mph (11 km/h). This general motion is expected to continue with a slight increase in forward speed during the next day or two. Maximum sustained winds remain near 50 mph (85 km/h) with higher gusts. Some weakening is anticipated during the next 48 hours. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 70 miles (110 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1000 mb (29.53 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 200 AM PDT. $$ Forecaster Avila NNNN