Forecasters track new Eastern Pacific system off southern Mexico
The system, labeled Invest 94E, could reach at least tropical depression strength within two days and be named Vance if it strengthens further.
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What happened
Forecasters are watching a high-risk area in the Eastern Pacific for tropical development, offshore from southern Mexico. The disturbance, Invest 94E, is expected to become at least a tropical depression over the next two days. If it becomes a named storm, it would be called Tropical Storm Vance.
Why it matters
Even if the system stays offshore, it is expected to bring rain and rough surf to the southern Mexican coast.
Timeline
- Oct 19, 1:28 PM ET: Forecasters began monitoring a new high-risk area for tropical development offshore from southern Mexico.
- Oct 20, 7:49 AM ET: Invest 94E was expected to develop into at least a tropical depression over the next two days, and would be named Tropical Storm Vance if it strengthens further.
Coverage
- Tropical Storm Vance likely to form in Eastern Pacific as Super Typhoon Champi could reach 165 mph | Latest Weather Clips (foxweather.com)
- Another East Pacific storm brewing, eyeing the southern Mexican shoreline (accuweather.com)
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