Season’s first named tropical storm Andres has now strengthened to a Category 4 hurricane in the eastern Pacific. On Sunday night, Andres had maximum sustained winds of 220 kmph. By the time it reaches the open waters of the East Pacific, which is relatively cooler, it will start weakening.
The Category 4 hurricane is far away from the landmass and is expected to gradually weaken as it moves forward. Andres is expected to remain in the sea for another 48 hours and will start decaying thereafter. In the next 24 hours, it is expected to become a Category 3 hurricane. Furthermore, it will then weaken into a Category 2 hurricane. In the next 4 days, it will become insignificant.
Meanwhile, another tropical depression Two-E has been formed nearly 400 miles off the coast of the Mexican Riviera. The tropical depression has the potential to become a tropical storm. Once it converts into a tropical storm, it will receive the name, Blanca.
In the next 24 hours, the depression will gain strength. Furthermore, it may become a Category 3 hurricane. However, the storm will not be a threat to life or property. As it gains momentum, it will keep moving away from the coast.
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