Frank is stronger. Little bit stronger

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U.S. NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTRE

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SUMMARY OF 11 PM ET INFORMATION

LOCATION 17.2N 107.5W

ABOUT 250 MI (405 KM) SSW OF CABO CORRIENTES MEXICO

ABOUT 425 MI (680 KM) SSE OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA

MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS 80 MPH (130 KM/HR)

PRESENT MOVEMENT WNW OR 285 DEGREES AT 14 MPH (22 KM/HR)

MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE 984 MB (29.06 INCHES)

WATCHES AND WARNINGS

THERE ARE NO COASTAL WATCHES OR WARNINGS IN EFFECT.

DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK

AT 800 PM PDT, THE CENTER OF HURRICANE FRANK WAS LOCATED NEAR LATITUDE 17.2 NORTH - LONGITUDE 107.5 WEST.

FRANK IS MOVING TOWARD THE WEST-NORTHWEST NEAR 14 MPH (22 KM/HR) AND THIS MOTION IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE FOR THE NEXT DAY OR SO.

A REDUCTION IN FORWARD SPEED IS LIKELY TO OCCUR ON FRIDAY.

MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS ARE NEAR 80 MPH (130 KM/HR) WITH HIGHER GUSTS.

FRANK IS A CATEGORY ONE HURRICANE ON THE SAFFIR-SIMPSON HURRICANE WIND SCALE.

LITTLE CHANGE IN STRENGTH IS FORECAST DURING THE NEXT DAY OR SO.

HOWEVER, WEAKENING IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON FRIDAY AS FRANK MOVES OVER COOLER WATER.

HURRICANE FORCE WINDS EXTEND OUTWARD UP TO 15 MILES (30 KM) FROM THE CENTER AND TROPICAL STORM FORCE WINDS EXTEND OUTWARD UP TO 70 MILES (110 KM).

ESTIMATED MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE IS 984 MB (29.06 INCHES).

HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND

NONE.

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