SUMMARY OF 200 PM PDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION ----------------------------------------------
LOCATION...17.2N 117.1W
ABOUT 610 MI...980 KM SW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...90 MPH...150 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 310 DEGREES AT 12 MPH...19 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...975 MB...28.80 INCHES
WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.
DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
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At 200 PM PDT (2100 UTC), the center of Hurricane Frank was located
near latitude 17.2 North, longitude 117.1 West. Frank is moving
toward the northwest near 12 mph (19 km/h), and this general motion
is forecast to continue for the next few days.
Maximum sustained winds are near 90 mph (150 km/h) with higher
gusts. Little change in strength is expected tonight. Frank should
start weakening on Sunday as it moves over colder water.
Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 25 miles (35 km) from the
center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 115 miles
(185 km).
The estimated minimum central pressure is 975 mb (28.80 inches).
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None.
NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 800 PM PDT.