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Alvin Weakens to Tropical Storm

November 3, 2020
By WeatherBug Meteorologists
Although Alvin was briefly the first hurricane of the eastern Pacific season, it has rapidly weakened to a tropical storm as it moves into cooler water and experiences increased vertical wind shear.

As of 8 p.m. PDT, Tropical Storm Alvin was located near 20.1 N, 119.3 W, or 635 miles west-southwest of the southern tip of Baja California. With maximum sustained winds of 40 mph. Its minimum central pressure was 1005 mb or 29.68 inches of mercury as moves to the northwest at 13 mph.

The good news is that Alvin will remain only a threat to shipping lanes as it makes its way westward into the open Pacific. Alvin briefly peaked as a weak Category 1 hurricane on Thursday evening, but quickly weakened as it moved across cooler water. By the end of the weekend, Alvin will become a remnant low over the eastern Pacific far from land.

The Pacific hurricane season began on May 15, with the Atlantic following course 2 weeks later on June 1. The timing of Alvin, both to become a tropical storm and a hurricane, is right on track for this point in the season.

The Atlantic tropical basin remains quiet right now, although residents of the East Coast shouldn't take this time for granted. Use the time now to prepare for the season ahead - put together a hurricane preparedness kit with water, food and batteries; and look for multiple evacuation routes from your home, in case your primary one is blocked.