ZCZC MIATCPEP2 ALL TTAA00 KNHC DDHHMM BULLETIN TROPICAL STORM FRANK ADVISORY NUMBER 27 NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL EP072016 200 AM PDT THU JUL 28 2016 ...FRANK SOON TO BE A REMNANT LOW... SUMMARY OF 200 AM PDT...0900 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...23.6N 123.7W ABOUT 875 MI...1410 KM W OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH...65 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 290 DEGREES AT 9 MPH...15 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1005 MB...29.68 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK ------------------------------ At 200 AM PDT (0900 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Frank was located near latitude 23.6 North, longitude 123.7 West. Frank is moving toward the west-northwest near 9 mph (15 km/h), and a gradual turn toward the west and west-southwest is expected over the next 48 hours. Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher gusts. Further weakening is forecast during the next 48 hours, and Frank is likely to become a remnant low later today. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 45 miles (75 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1005 mb (29.68 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 800 AM PDT. $$ Forecaster Pasch NNNN