Mid-Afternoon Update: If you are reading this and wondering, “what rain?”, I don’t predict it I just relay in the info haha I see it’s raining out in the ocean while standing outside at the marina so I know it is raining somewhere! Frank is maintaining strength and is no longer thought to reach hurricane strength while moving West-North-West at 7mph. end update ~ 2:50pm Cabo Time (no sooner than I hit “update” a black cloud has passed over us and I see a few raindrops on the ground down here at the marina) (3:03pm)
Frank is not to blame for the rain. 🌂 Frank is minding his own business and heading further away from Mexico. The rain is coming from the big clouds approaching from the Sea of Cortez. I’m getting a report from San Jose that it’s sprinkling there already.
Above is the probability for downtown by the marina in Cabo. Please check local listings for the weather station nearest you as there are several connected to wunderground, but sadly not mine. It’s not mounting correctly and until it is wunderground won’t “read” it. Grrrrr
http://www.ssd.noaa.gov/goes/west/epac/rb-animated.gif
Frank is still a tropical storm 😊
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WTPZ32 KNHC 232036
TCPEP2
BULLETIN
TROPICAL STORM FRANK ADVISORY NUMBER 9
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL EP072016
300 PM MDT SAT JUL 23 2016
…FRANK HAS NOT STRENGTHENED…
…PASSING NORTH OF SOCORRO ISLAND…
SUMMARY OF 300 PM MDT…2100 UTC…INFORMATION
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LOCATION…19.1N 110.6W
ABOUT 410 MI…660 KM W OF MANZANILLO MEXICO
ABOUT 265 MI…430 KM S OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS…65 MPH…100 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT…WNW OR 300 DEGREES AT 7 MPH…11 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE…997 MB…29.44 INCHES
WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.
DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK
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At 300 PM MDT (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Frank was
located near latitude 19.1 North, longitude 110.6 West. Frank is
moving toward the west-northwest near 7 mph (11 km/h) and a west or
west-northwest track is expected for the next couple of days.
Maximum sustained winds remain near 65 mph (100 km/h) with higher
gusts. Little change in strength is forecast during the next day
or so, with weakening forecast to begin on Monday.
Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 90 miles (150 km)
from the center. Socorro Island recently reported a wind gust to
53 mph…85 km/h.
The estimated minimum central pressure is 997 mb (29.44 inches).
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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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
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Next complete advisory at 900 PM MDT.
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Forecaster Blake
There are still other systems out there but I know Frank it the only one ya’ll are interested in this morning.
I want everyone to please b careful along the beaches. Large swells coming our way. 2-3 meters 😐
Our gardens will appreciate the rain. 😊 Find a nice spot to relax and enjoy. If it rains it won’t last long but please, don’t play in the puddles. Seriously. 🌦
~Jenn