A tropical storm emerged in the Pacific Ocean early on Saturday morning, though it remained significantly distant from Mexico’s coastline.
Designated as Tropical Storm Lane, it was reported to be positioned approximately 1,525 miles (2,455 kilometers) west-southwest of the southern end of the Baja California Peninsula, according to an advisory from the National Hurricane Center.
At the time of the report, the storm boasted maximum sustained winds of 40 mph (65 kph) along with higher gusts, and it was moving westward at a speed of 7 mph (11 kph). The Center indicated that this directional movement is likely to persist for several days ahead.
While small variations in intensity could occur within the day, forecasters predict that the storm will begin to weaken starting Sunday and continuing into early next week.
Currently, there are no coastal watches or warnings in effect related to this storm.