Tropical Depression One-E Strengthens to Storm Near Mexico Coast

LA PAZ, Mexico — Tropical Depression One-E has formed in the Eastern Pacific and is forecast to strengthen into Tropical Storm Alvin later today. The storm is currently located about 710 miles south-southeast of Baja California and is moving northwest at approximately 9 mph.

The National Hurricane Center announced the system’s development early Thursday morning, marking the first named storm of the 2025 hurricane season in the Western Hemisphere. Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph, with stronger gusts expected as the day progresses.

As it continues to move northwest, the depression is projected to experience some strengthening but is not expected to develop into a hurricane. The conditions it will face include wind shear, cooler water, and drier air, which will likely weaken the system by this weekend, according to meteorologists.

The storm is anticipated to impact Mexico’s Pacific coast with increased swells and rip currents, but no major land threats are expected at this time. The warmth of the water in the region may support more tropical systems this season, with forecasts indicating up to 18 named storms.

The Eastern Pacific hurricane season runs from May 15 to November 30, kicking off slightly earlier than usual. Following this trend, the first significant tropical cyclone in this area typically forms by early June.

Overall, while Tropical Storm Alvin is not expected to directly threaten land, its remnants may contribute to thunderstorms over the southwestern United States later this weekend.