MIAMI (AP) — A weather pattern developing off the western coast of Mexico has transformed into the first tropical storm of the season in the Eastern North Pacific Hurricane, forecasters reported on Thursday.
Tropical Storm Alvin was positioned approximately 670 miles (1,080 kilometers) southeast of the southern tip of Mexico’s Baja California Peninsula, according to the Miami-based National Hurricane Center.
Maximum sustained winds were measured at 40 mph (65 kph), with the storm moving northwest at a speed of 10 mph (17 kph). As of Thursday morning, there were no coastal watches or warnings in effect, as stated by the Hurricane Center.
Alvin is predicted to strengthen later on Thursday and then to weaken by the end of Friday. The North Pacific Hurricane season runs from May 15th through November 30th.
The Atlantic hurricane season kicks off on Sunday and will continue to ramp up until the end of November, with forecasters anticipating another unusually busy Atlantic season. However, it’s not expected to be as unpredictable as in 2024, featuring Beryl, Helen, and Milton.
Source: apnews.com