Article first published: Friday, May 30, 2025, 4 a.m. ET

Article last updated: Friday, May 30, 2025, 4 p.m. ET

System type: Tropical storm

System name: Alvin

As per the National Hurricane Center’s 4 pm Friday update, Tropical Storm Alvin is currently at the Pacific Ocean, 335 miles south of the Southern Tip of Baja California. With maximum sustained winds of 50 mph, it is moving north-northwest at 10 mph.

“Weakening is forecast, and Alvin is expected to degenerate to a remnant low on Saturday” analysts explained.

Yesterday (Thursday)

The tropical depression named Alvin developed into a tropical storm with winds of 50 mph. Alvin was previously forecasted as a tropical depression but has since gained strength. The system’s new name was first made public in yesterday’s 10 a.m. advisory.

Hazards affecting land

Surf. Swells generated by Alvin will affect portions of the coasts of west-central and southwestern Mexico and the southern Baja California Peninsula through the weekend. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions.

Source: National Hurricane Center