'Extremely Rare' Storm Could Form This Weekend
Summary
A tropical storm may form in the Eastern Pacific this weekend or early next week, which is unusual for January. Experts say it's rare because typically cool water and wind patterns make storm formation hard at this time.Key Facts
- A tropical system might develop in the Eastern Pacific by this weekend or early next week.
- The Eastern Pacific hurricane season runs from May 15 to November 30.
- Storms forming in January in the Eastern Pacific are extremely rare.
- The probability of storm formation is low, estimated at about 10%.
- Unusually for January, water temperatures are warm enough for possible storm formation.
- Stronger winds during winter often prevent storms, but there is a small chance one could still form.
- Such a storm, if it forms, is unlikely to affect Mexico or California.
- The National Hurricane Center (NHC) is not currently tracking any disturbances in the area.
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