Late that night, RSMC Nadi reported that Tropical Depression 16F had moved east of 160 ° E and intensified into a category one tropical cyclone while 430 miles (690 km) west-northwest of Nouméa, New Caledonia.
Late that night, RSMC Nadi reported that Tropical Depression 16F had moved east of 160 ° E and intensified into a category one tropical cyclone and named it Frank. At the time of the upgrade, the storm was centered 430 miles (690 km) west-northwest of Nouméa, New Caledonia.