Article first published: Thursday, May 29, 2025, 4 a.m. ET

Article last updated: Thursday, May 29, 2025, 4 p.m. ET

System type: Tropical storm

System name: Alvin

According to the National Hurricane Center’s 4 pm Thursday advisory, the tropical depression named Alvin developed into a tropical storm with winds of 60 mph. Alvin was previously forecasted as a tropical depression but has since gained strength. Tropical Storm Alvin is currently at the Pacific Ocean, 565 miles south-southeast of the Southern Tip of Baja California. Packing maximum sustained winds of 60 mph, the system is tracking to the northwest at 12 mph.

“Some additional strengthening is expected through early tomorrow, but weakening is expected to begin by late Friday” forecasters wrote.

Today, the tropical depression system has officially been named Tropical Storm Alvin, as it has intensified into a tropical storm.

Hazards affecting land

Surf. Swells generated by Alvin will affect portions of the coast of west-central Mexico and the coast of the southern Baja California Peninsula during the next couple of days. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions.

Source: National Hurricane Center