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Tropical Depression 1-E forms off Mexico's coast in Eastern Pacific
Tropical Depression One-E formed in the Eastern Pacific Ocean on Wednesday afternoon. A tropical depression has maximum sustained winds of 38 mph or less, and unlike tropical storms and hurricanes, tropical depressions are identified by numbers rather than names. How To Watch Fox Weather Tropical Depression One-E is located 835 miles off the southern tip of Baja California, Mexico and is currently being monitored by the National Hurricane Center (NHC) for further development. There are no watches or warnings in effect for Tropical Depression One-E. The Eastern Pacific hurricane season runs from May 15 to Nov. article source: Tropical Depression 1-E forms off Mexico's coast in Eastern Pacific
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8 hours ago
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Tropical Storm Alvin likely to form off Mexico's coast, would become 1st named storm of season: See projected path
The first tropical storm of 2025 is likely to form in the Pacific Ocean, off the southwestern coast of Mexico, by Wednesday evening, according to meteorologists. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) said in an advisory early Wednesday morning that an 'elongated area of low pressure' was continuing to produce severe showers and thunderstorms as it moves closer to Mexico. "Environmental conditions remain favorable for further development, and a tropical depression or tropical storm is expected to form later today or tonight as the low moves generally west-northwestward at around 10 mph," the NHC said in a Wednesday morning update. If this system does become a tropical storm, it will be called Tropical Storm Alvin — the first named tropical storm in the northern hemisphere this year. The NHC gives names to tropical storms and hurricanes to make it easier to identify if multiple storms are happening at once. The NHC said Wednesday morning there was a 'near 100 percent' chance of it forming into either a tropical depression or a tropical storm within the next 48 hours. A tropical depression is the weakest form of a tropical cyclone with sustained winds up to 38 miles per hour, while a tropical storm is a more advanced stage with winds up to 73 miles per hour. The tropical rainstorm is expected to continue building as it moves northwest and tracks over the Pacific. Accuweather forecasters predict that the storm could reach Mexico's southwestern coast by early Saturday morning, causing downpours to hit parts of Texas or New Mexico throughout the weekend. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released its predictions for the Atlantic hurricane season last week, anticipating an above-average season with roughly 13 to 19 storms, six to 10 of which will be hurricanes, including three to five major hurricanes (a Category 3, 4 or 5). Active hurricane season typically peaks between mid-August and mid-October. Hurricane season is expected to be above average because of a number of factors, NOAA reported, including warmer-than-average ocean temperatures and high forecasts for weak wind shear.
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8 hours ago
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Tropical Storm Alvin likely to form off Mexico's coast, would become 1st named storm of season: See projected path
The first tropical storm of 2025 is likely to form in the Pacific Ocean, off the southwestern coast of Mexico, by Wednesday evening, according to meteorologists. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) said in an advisory early Wednesday morning that an 'elongated area of low pressure' was continuing to produce severe showers and thunderstorms as it moves closer to Mexico. "Environmental conditions remain favorable for further development, and a tropical depression or tropical storm is expected to form later today or tonight as the low moves generally west-northwestward at around 10 mph," the NHC said in a Wednesday morning update. If this system does become a tropical storm, it will be called Tropical Storm Alvin — the first named tropical storm in the Northern Hemisphere this year. The NHC gives names to tropical storms and hurricanes to make it easier to identify if multiple storms are happening at once. The NHC said Wednesday morning there was a 'near 100 percent' chance of it forming into either a tropical depression or a tropical storm within the next 48 hours. A tropical depression is the weakest form of a tropical cyclone with sustained winds up to 38 miles per hour, while a tropical storm is a more advanced stage with winds up to 73 miles per hour. The tropical rainstorm is expected to continue building as it moves northwest and tracks over the Pacific. Accuweather forecasters predict that the storm could reach Mexico's southwestern coast by early Saturday morning, causing downpours to hit parts of Texas or New Mexico throughout the weekend. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released its predictions for the Atlantic hurricane season last week, anticipating an above-average season with roughly 13 to 19 storms, six to 10 of which will be hurricanes, including three to five major hurricanes (a Category 3, 4 or 5). Active hurricane season typically peaks between mid-August and mid-October. Hurricane season is expected to be above average because of a number of factors, NOAA reported, including warmer-than-average ocean temperatures and high forecasts for weak wind shear.
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11 hours ago
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Hurricane Season Update: Storm Alvin Could Form Wednesday
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The first storm of the 2025 Eastern Pacific hurricane season could form as early as Wednesday, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC), which reports that a low-pressure system south of Mexico is likely to develop into a tropical depression or tropical storm, Alvin. Why It Matters The 2024 hurricane season resulted in substantial losses, with storms impacting the Gulf and Caribbean regions. Major storms like Hurricane Beryl struck the Caribbean and Mexico, and later storms, including Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton, caused fatalities and economic losses estimated at $78.7 billion and $34.3 billion, respectively, according to the BBC, citing National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration data. What To Know "Environmental conditions remain favorable for further development, and a tropical depression or tropical storm is expected to form later today or tonight as the low moves generally west-northwestward at around 10 [miles per hour]," the NHC said in a Wednesday morning update. The tropical rainstorm is expected to continue developing today, potentially reaching tropical depression or tropical storm status as it moves northwest. As it tracks farther over the Pacific later this week, it may intensify into a hurricane, forecasters at AccuWeather said. A forecast map from AccuWeather shows the system's expected path. A forecast map from AccuWeather shows the system's expected path. AccuWeather However, by the weekend, the system is likely to weaken as it approaches Mexico, encountering cooler waters and stronger wind shear. Despite this, it could still deliver locally heavy rainfall and gusty winds along parts of Mexico's west-central coast from late week into the weekend, according to AccuWeather. A tropical depression is a tropical cyclone with maximum sustained surface winds of 38 mph or less, according to the NHC. In contrast, a tropical storm features sustained winds ranging from 39 to 73 mph. The Eastern Pacific hurricane season began on May 15. It runs through November 30. What People Are Saying Fox Weather meteorologist Britta Merwin said: "That's usually how things work for the [Eastern Pacific]. You know, our water temperatures cool significantly off of Baja. This will generally be indirect impacts because, although this is tracking towards Baja and also the Pacific coast of Mexico, it will no longer be a tropical system at that point because the water temperature is significantly cooler." AccuWeather meteorologist Dan Pydynowski told Newsweek: "Both the Atlantic and East Pacific name lists rotate every 6 years. Storms with major land impacts are 'retired.' A meeting every year of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) determines which names from the previous year should be retired. Storm list names are maintained and updated by the WMO." What Happens Next AccuWeather meteorologists are forecasting 14 to 18 tropical storms and seven to 10 hurricanes in the eastern Pacific for 2025. In comparison, the historical averages are 15 tropical storms and four hurricanes.
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14 hours ago
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Daily Weather Update from FOX Weather: Eastern Pacific braces for tropical depression or Tropical Storm Alvin
Welcome to the Daily Weather Update from FOX Weather. It's Wednesday, May 28, 2025. Start your day with everything you need to know about today's weather. You can also get a quick briefing of national, regional and local weather whenever you like with the FOX Weather Update podcast. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) said that a tropical depression or Tropical Storm Alvin is expected to form on Wednesday as Invest 90-E continues to churn off Mexico's coast. The NHC designated the area of low pressure as Invest 90-E on Monday. An invest is a term used to indicate an area under increased scrutiny by forecasters for the potential of tropical development. Strong to severe storms drenched the South on Tuesday. Most of the activity was centered over Alabama and Georgia, where a squall line developed and even produced a tornado outside the Atlanta metro just after 6:30 p.m. local time. Altamaha EMC, a power company that services southeastern Georgia, reported that at least 12 power poles were taken down Tuesday evening in Toombs County, around the same time that local emergency managers reported straight-line wind damage. A stormy pattern will persist across the South through this week, with daily chances for severe thunderstorms. While the overall threat is lower on Wednesday and Thursday, the continued potential for daily heavy rainfall will increase the risk of flash flooding. By Friday, storms will target the Carolinas and the East Coast as we finally see an end to the stormy pattern heading into the weekend, the FOX Forecast Center said. Extreme winds lofted dirt and dust across southeastern Australia this week, covering homes and highways in a red haze and prompting air quality alerts near Sydney. Video from rural Victoria shows the dust smothering the town of Mildura. Another scene from the town of Orroroo shows "dirt and dust everywhere" in South Australia, according to video from the Council of Orroroo Carrieton. "Can't see a thing," a woman says in the video as whipping winds can be heard. Here are a few more stories you might find interesting. SpaceX launches megarocket from South Texas, loses control during mid-mission Tropical outlook quiet to start Atlantic hurricane season, but there may be a window for potential Bear falls through ceiling of Kentucky home after climbing ladder, squeezing into attic Need more weather? Check your local forecast plus 3D radar in the FOX Weather app. You can also watch FOX Weather wherever you go using the FOX Weather app, at or on your favorite streaming service. It's easy to share your weather photos and videos with us. Email them to weather@ or add the hashtag #FOXWeather to your post on your favorite social media article source: Daily Weather Update from FOX Weather: Eastern Pacific braces for tropical depression or Tropical Storm Alvin
