Tropical Storm Amanda formed in the eastern Pacific Ocean on Wednesday, June 3. See where the storm is headed.

The National Hurricane Center says the first tropical storm of the Pacific season has formed. Tropical Storm Amanda was announced Wednesday.

With its center at sea, Amanda poses no immediate threat to land

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.

Tropical Storm Amanda formed in the eastern Pacific Ocean on Wednesday, June 3. See where the storm is headed.

El sistema se desplaza sobre aguas abiertas y, según los pronósticos actuales, no representa una amenaza para zonas pobladas