Tropical Storm Amanda formed about halfway between Hawaii and Mexico. Photo courtesy of NOAA
Tropical Storm Amanda has formed in the eastern Pacific Ocean, becoming the first named tropical storm of the year within 1,500 miles of the Americas. A separate area of tropical interest, close to Mexico, could organize this weekend and may eventually impact parts of the coast as a hurricane.
Following Amanda on the list of names for the 2026 Pacific season is Boris.
"Amanda will likely survive only two to three days as it curves northwestward into cooler waters," AccuWeather lead hurricane expert Alex DaSilva said.
Amanda is located about halfway between Mexico and Hawaii and should not pose a threat to the islands or any land areas.
