Mexico City, Mexico – Tropical Storm Alvin is beginning to weaken, but dangerous ocean conditions are expected along parts of Mexico’s Pacific coast through the weekend.
According to the National Hurricane Center’s Friday morning advisory, Alvin is gradually losing strength as dry air filters into the system. It is forecast to weaken further and become a post-tropical low by Saturday. However, large ocean swells produced by Alvin are projected to impact coastal areas in west-central Mexico and the southern Baja California Peninsula over the next few days.
These swells could create life-threatening surf and rip current conditions along affected beaches. Officials are urging residents and visitors to consult local weather products and heed safety warnings.
Meanwhile, forecasters are monitoring another potential system, labeled Disturbance 1. As of early Friday, the system remains disorganized, but there is a 20% chance of tropical development over the next seven days as it moves generally west to west-northwest. The disturbance is located offshore of Central America and southern Mexico, and environmental conditions are considered marginally favorable for further formation next week.
The National Hurricane Center advises continued monitoring of updates and official forecasts, particularly for those with marine or coastal interests in the region.
For the latest information and high seas forecasts, visit www.hurricanes.gov.
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