Tropical Storm Alvin forms, expected to weaken by Sunday
The Pacific's first tropical storm of the season, Alvin, is expected to weaken as it heads north on Sunday.
The eastern Pacific hurricane season is off to a quiet start, but it has now received its first named storm, Alvin.
The system began off the coast of Mexico earlier this week and has intensified into a tropical storm. It is anticipated to maintain this status for a few days as it moves northward across open water.
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But Alvin isn't expected to stick around for long.
Forecasters say it will encounter cooler waters and increased wind shear by the weekend, which often mark the end of a storm's run.
Alvin is expected to fade into a tropical depression or remnants by Sunday, with minimal impact on land.
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The eastern Pacific hurricane season runs from May 15 to Nov. 30, while the Atlantic season begins June 1.
Alvin may not make headlines beyond its name, but it's a clear reminder that hurricane season is underway and with several months to go, it likely won't be the last system to watch.