000 WTPZ32 KNHC 012034 TCPEP2 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Frank Advisory Number 27 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP072022 200 PM PDT Mon Aug 01 2022 ...FRANK FADING FAST WITH WINDS DOWN TO 50 MPH... SUMMARY OF 200 PM PDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...22.8N 123.4W ABOUT 860 MI...1380 KM W OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH...85 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 310 DEGREES AT 12 MPH...19 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...996 MB...29.42 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 200 PM PDT (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Frank was located near latitude 22.8 North, longitude 123.4 West. Frank is moving toward the northwest near 12 mph (19 km/h) and this general motion with a gradual bend northward is forecast over the next several days. Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 50 mph (85 km/h) with higher gusts. Continued weakening is forecast during the next several days, and Frank should become a post-tropical cyclone by tomorrow night. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 115 miles (185 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 996 mb (29.42 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 800 PM PDT. $$ Forecaster Papin