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Tropical storm Douglas forms in Pacific Ocean, no threat to land, hurricane center says

Tropical storm Douglas forms in Pacific Ocean, no threat to land, hurricane center says

Summary

Tropical Storm Douglas formed in the Pacific Ocean but is far from land and not a danger. It is moving slowly north with winds around 40 mph and is expected to grow stronger before weakening.

Key Facts

  • Tropical Storm Douglas formed Wednesday in the Pacific Ocean.
  • The storm is about 1,220 miles west-southwest of Baja California, Mexico.
  • Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph, with stronger gusts.
  • Douglas is moving north at 7 mph and may turn northwest later in the week.
  • Tropical-storm-force winds reach up to 90 miles from the storm’s center.
  • The National Hurricane Center expects the storm to strengthen Wednesday night.
  • Douglas should start weakening on Thursday.
  • The storm does not threaten any land areas at this time.
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