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3 hours ago
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Weekend Weather Update from FOX Weather: Alvin remnants may soak Desert Southwest
Welcome to the Daily Weather Update from FOX Weather. It's Saturday, May 31, 2025. Start your week with all the top weather news for the week ahead. You can also get a quick briefing of national, regional and local weather whenever you like with the FOX Weather Update podcast. Moisture from the remnants of Tropical Storm Alvin will help increase humidity levels and eventually rain chances for cities such as Phoenix and Yuma, and potentially as far west as Las Vegas and Palm Springs, California. Forecast models generally expect less than 0.25 inches of rainfall across southeast California, while parts of Arizona could see totals closer to half an inch. Meanwhile, the NHC is now increasing the odds of tropical development for another potential disturbance off the western Mexico coast near where Alvin was born. Extreme wildfires burning in Canada and prompting evacuations are now impacting the U.s., as the smoke drifts southward into areas of Minnesota and Wisconsin in the Upper Midwest. The thickest smoke was smothering the Dakotas early Saturday morning. Air quality was listed as "hazardous" – the worst level on the air quality scale – in Minot, North Dakota, and was in the "very unhealthy" category across Bismarck, according to Speaking of poor air quality, forecasters are keeping a close eye on a significant plume of Saharan dust that is making its way off of Africa and through the Atlantic for the possibility that it could reach parts of the U.S. late next week. If the current plume maintains its density, it could bring hazy skies and colorful sunrises to Florida and cut down on thunderstorm activity. Emergency officials have been busy you know, cleaning up after a commercial truck carrying 70,000 pounds of bee hives crashed in northern Washington, unleashing 250 million bees on first responders. A massive response of deputies, public works officials and several bee experts were called to the scene. "250 million bees are now loose," Whatcom County Sheriff's deputies posted on Facebook. "AVOID THE AREA due to the potential of bee escape and swarming." Here are a few more stories you might find interesting. 'The Wire' actor says his son was critically injured in Georgia tornado See it: Ancient gold ring dating back over 2,000 years found in Jerusalem Mayfield takes emotional step toward tornado recovery with opening of historic park 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: Weekend Weather Update from FOX Weather: Alvin remnants may soak Desert Southwest
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8 hours ago
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Carnival Cruise Line faces first storm of hurricane season
Carnival Cruise Line faces first storm of hurricane season originally appeared on Come Cruise With Me. Although the typically active Atlantic hurricane season is expected to get off to a calm start as it begins on June 1, tropical activity is already heating up in the usually quieter eastern Pacific. The eastern Pacific hurricane season, which begins slightly earlier than the Atlantic season in mid-May, already has its first named storm, Tropical Storm Alvin.A typical eastern Pacific hurricane season usually brings about 15 named storms and the first named storm usually doesn't come until around June 10. Most storms in this region track away from land, moving westward out to sea, but this season's first storm seems to be behaving a bit differently than most. And that behavior could potentially impact at least one cruise sailing in the popular Mexican Riviera Tropical Storm Alvin became the first named storm of the 2025 Pacific hurricane season on Thursday, May 29, Carnival cruise passengers boarded Carnival Firenze in Long Beach, Calif. to cruise to Cabo San Lucas — the same place that the tropical system seems to be heading. On Friday morning, May 30, Tropical Storm Alvin was hurling large swells toward portions of west-central and southwestern Mexico and the southern Baja California peninsula, increasing the risk of life-threatening rip currents this weekend, according to the National Hurricane Center. Currently sailing a five-day Mexican Riviera cruise, Carnival Firenze is scheduled to visit Cabo San Lucas, located on the southern tip of the Baja California peninsula, on Saturday, May with dangerous rip currents, Tropical Storm Alvin is expected bring a rainy day to Cabo on Saturday that could put a damper on the cruise passenger experience in the popular port. The storm is expected to rapidly weaken this weekend as it swirls toward land, reaching Cabo San Lucas late Saturday night or early Sunday morning as a tropical depression. Of course, the ship's captain is no doubt keeping a close eye on the weather conditions and the storm's path. If deemed necessary, the captain will divert from the ship's planned itinerary to avoid significant impacts from the tropical system. Cruise ship captains will always do what's best for the safety of passengers and you have a Mexican Riviera or Caribbean cruise planned during hurricane season, you really shouldn't worry. As a long-time cruiser and 20-year coastal Florida resident, I can assure you that cruising during hurricane season is safe, and the majority of summer cruises are not affected by severe weather. Yes, there's always the chance that your cruise could be impacted by a storm, but your cruise line will never put your safety in jeopardy. You should be aware though that hurricanes and tropical storms do sometimes cause cruise itineraries to be altered. Occasionally, cruises also have to be canceled as a result of significant storms, especially when they warrant the closure of cruise departure ports. Sometimes, cruise ships even get stuck at sea because of hurricane-related cruise port closures. So, while some cruisers see their cruises canceled because of a storm, others get their vacations at sea example, last summer, Come Cruise With Me's Matt Frankel was on board the Margaritaville at Sea Islander when it got stuck at sea for two extra days due to Hurricane Debby. The ship's home port, Port Tampa Bay, closed due to the hurricane, so the ship couldn't safely get back until after the storm passed. Although inconvenient for the Frankel family and other passengers on board, they remained safe and well taken care of by the ship's crew as they waited out the storm in calmer waters. Purchasing travel insurance for a cruise is always a good idea to provide you with some peace of mind, especially if you're sailing during hurricane season. (The Arena Group will earn a commission if you book a cruise.) , or email Amy Post at or call or text her at 386-383-2472. This story was originally reported by Come Cruise With Me on May 30, 2025, where it first appeared.
Newsweek
a day ago
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Tropical Storm Alvin Live Tracker
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. A live map from shows the current location of Storm Alvin, the first named storm of the season. Why It Matters Alvin became the first named storm system of 2025 when the tropical storm formed in the Eastern Pacific on Thursday morning. Forecasters are anticipating an above-normal hurricane season this year. What To Know Forecasters say Alvin could impact western Mexico with strong winds, rainfall, and surf. In a media advisory shared with Newsweek, AccuWeather stated that gusty winds and heavy rainfall will be limited to areas near the coast of Baja California Sur. The intense rain could trigger landslides and cause travel disruptions, particularly in the higher elevations along the southern coast, it said. Alvin is forecast to maintain tropical storm strength through Saturday. However, a slight weakening in wind intensity is anticipated as it tracks northward over cooler ocean waters, according to AccuWeather experts. Fox Weather reported that the storm's winds peaked at 60 miles per hour Friday morning, though they had since decreased to around 50 mph. AccuWeather senior meteorologist Bob Larson previously told Newsweek that while the Eastern Pacific hurricane season has already begun, Tropical Storm Alvin is slightly earlier than average. The first tropical storm of the Eastern Pacific hurricane season typically forms around June 10. While Alvin developed earlier than the average, it is not considered "unprecedented," according to Larson. Meanwhile, forecasters are monitoring a low risk for another potential development, located again south of Mexico, from June 3-6. An AccuWeather map shows the location of Tropical Storm Alvin. An AccuWeather map shows the location of Tropical Storm Alvin. AccuWeather What People Are Saying Fox Weather hurricane specialist Bryan Norcross: "The Eastern Pacific season kicked off right on schedule. The ocean water off the southern coast of Mexico is always quite warm, and this year the atmospheric pattern over that part of the ocean is quite conducive for development. "Alvin has a good chance of intensifying significantly over the open water. As it tracks farther north, however, the water cools quickly. So, if Alvin affects Cabo San Lucas or nearby areas in northern Mexico, for example, it looks likely to be a weakening storm." Meteorologist Jim Cantore, Friday on X, formerly Twitter: "Alvin caught in the southwest deep flow and getting sheared and pushed by the dry air around the base of the trough. Alvin's time as a TS is numbered, but the eventual moisture, rain and the 20-30 degree cool down in the southwest will be welcome." #Alvin caught in the southwest deep flow and getting sheared and pushed by the dry air around the base of the trough. Alvin's time as a TS is numbered, but the eventual moisture, rain and the 20-30 degree cool down in the southwest will be welcome. — Jim Cantore (@JimCantore) May 30, 2025 What Happens Next The Atlantic hurricane season begins on June 1 and runs through November 30. The Eastern Pacific hurricane season started on May 15 and lasts through November 30.
New York Post
a day ago
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Tropical Storm Alvin strengthens off Mexico's coast in Eastern Pacific
Tropical Storm Alvin formed in the Eastern Pacific south of Mexico on Thursday, becoming the first named storm of the 2025 hurricane season. A tropical storm has maximum sustained winds between 39 and 73 mph, an upgrade from a tropical depression. Tropical Storm Alvin is located about 500 miles south-southeast of the southern tip of Mexico's Baja California Peninsula and is currently being monitored by the National Hurricane Center (NHC) as it continues to churn over the open waters of the Eastern Pacific Ocean. Tropical Storm Alvin is expected to remain far enough offshore that impacts along the Mexican coast will be limited to heightened swells and increased rip currents along beaches. These can be a safety hazard for anyone who ventures into the water. 4 A satellite image shows Tropical Storm Alvin, Thursday, May 29, 2025. AP The tropical storm is not only the first of the season in the Eastern Pacific, but across all ocean basins that make up the Northern Hemisphere. The amount of inactivity is a bit unusual, with forecasters usually tracking the first significant tropical cyclone in the Western Pacific by April, with the first system in the Eastern Pacific by early June. FOX Weather Hurricane Specialist Bryan Norcross explained that Tropical Storm Alvin formed in the Eastern Pacific when hurricane season would typically get going. 'The Eastern Pacific season kicked off right on schedule. The ocean water off the southern coast of Mexico is always quite warm, and this year the atmospheric pattern over that part of the ocean is quite conducive for development,' Norcross said. 4 The tropical storm is not only the first of the season in the Eastern Pacific, but across all ocean basins that make up the Northern Hemisphere. National Hurricane Center 'Alvin has a good chance of intensifying significantly over the open water. As it tracks farther north, however, the water cools quickly. So, if Alvin affects Cabo San Lucas or nearby areas in northern Mexico, for example, it looks likely to be a weakening storm.' The composition of water temperatures in the Eastern Pacific makes the evolution of Tropical Storm Alvin a bit complex and will impact future tropical cyclones. There are large pockets of both warmer and cooler water temperatures, meaning that the tropical cyclone's strength will be determined by its forecast track. 4 Information and location on Tropical Storm Alvin in the Eastern Pacific Ocean on Thursday. Fox Weather 4 Cone forecast for Tropical Storm Alvin and current water temperatures in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. Fox Weather Systems that move over water with temperatures above 78 degrees Fahrenheit are considered to be in an environment warm enough to support the development of tropical cyclones and their continued strengthening. In contrast, cooler water temperatures make it more difficult for tropical cyclones to develop and intensify. Mexico's National Weather Service forecasts that there will be enough warm water this season to support more tropical cyclones than in a typical year, projecting as many as 18 named storms and 10 hurricanes. Tropical Storm Alvin is expected to reach cooler waters by Friday and quickly fall apart south of Mexico's Baja California Peninsula. Once the center of circulation dissolves, forecasters will then watch where the tropical storm's remnants venture for increased precipitation chances over mainland Mexico and potentially into the southern US.
Newsweek
2 days ago
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Tropical Storm Alvin Becomes First Named 2025 System
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. Tropical Storm Alvin became the first named storm system of 2025 when it formed in the Eastern Pacific on Thursday morning. Why It Matters The Eastern Pacific hurricane season began on May 15, two weeks earlier than the Central Pacific and Atlantic hurricane seasons, which start on June 1. Each hurricane season runs through November 30. National Hurricane Center (NHC) experts have been monitoring the disturbance in the Eastern Pacific since last week. The disturbance became a tropical depression on Wednesday afternoon and strengthened further into a tropical storm on Thursday morning. What to Know As of the most recent update issued by the NHC, Tropical Storm Alvin has maximum sustained windspeeds of 60 mph. A tropical storm officially becomes a Category 1 hurricane when windspeeds reach 74 mph. Although the Eastern Pacific hurricane season has already begun, Tropical Storm Alvin is a little earlier than average, AccuWeather senior meteorologist Bob Larson told Newsweek. A National Hurricane Center forecast for Tropical Storm Alvin. A National Hurricane Center forecast for Tropical Storm Alvin. National Hurricane Center The average date for the first tropical storm to form in the Eastern Pacific hurricane season is June 10. Although Alvin is earlier than average, it is not "unprecedented," Larson said. The earliest storm to form was May 9, in 2021. The NHC is not anticipating Tropical Storm Alvin to become a hurricane, although AccuWeather reported it's possible the storm could strengthen briefly into a Category 1 hurricane before it begins to weaken as it nears Mexico's western coast. "Some additional strengthening is expected through early tomorrow, but weakening is expected to begin by late Friday," an NHC public advisory for the storm said. Alvin is forecast to remain a tropical storm through Saturday as it takes a slight turn toward Mexico before weakening into a tropical depression by Sunday. The biggest impact will likely be heavy rain across parts of Mexico. NOAA is forecasting a below-normal hurricane season for the Eastern Pacific with 12 to 18 named storms. Of those, five to 10 will likely become hurricanes, and two to five could develop into major hurricanes. An average season produces 15 tropical storms and four hurricanes, AccuWeather reported. Larson told Newsweek that AccuWeather is forecasting the coming season will be more active than last year, which saw 14 named storms. What People Are Saying Larson told Newsweek: "We are anticipating at least some strengthening as we go through the night tonight and into tomorrow morning." NHC said in a public advisory: "Swells generated by Alvin will affect portions of the coast of west-central Mexico and the coast of the southern Baja California Peninsula during the next couple of days. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Please consult products from your local weather office." What Happens Next Another tropical storm update will be released by the NHC on Thursday night. People should follow local guidance when it comes to rip currents and dangerous ocean swells in Baja California and on Mexico's western coast.
