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Pacific Storms Brew as Atlantic Season Opens
1 Jun
Summary
- Two tropical systems are being monitored in the eastern Pacific.
- The Atlantic hurricane season officially commenced on June 1.
- Most Pacific storms do not threaten land, but can affect Hawaii.
The Atlantic hurricane season officially commenced on Monday, June 1, with no immediate tropical cyclone formation expected in the next seven days. Meanwhile, forecasters are tracking two developing weather disturbances in the eastern Pacific.
One system, showing a 20% chance of development, could form south of Mexico's coast. Environmental conditions are favorable for its westward movement, potentially bringing heavy rain and wind to southern Mexico. AccuWeather noted this system may fade before reaching Hawaii.
A second, more developed system has an 80% chance of forming a tropical depression about 1,000 miles west of Central America. This system is expected to move westward and is anticipated to pose little threat beyond shipping interests, likely fading before reaching Hawaii.
Historically, about 85% to 90% of Pacific storms do not threaten land. However, they can occasionally impact Hawaii, the west coast of Mexico, or the southwestern United States with significant rainfall.
