Monday, July 4, 2016

Post-Tropical Cyclone Agatha Fizzling in the Eastern Pacific

July 4,2016
Agatha developed Saturday morning, becoming the first named system in the Eastern Pacific this season. Agatha was also the latest first tropical storm in the Eastern Pacific, since reliable records began in 1971.
As of Monday night, Agatha has weakened to a remnant low.
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Agatha is not expected to directly affect any land areas as it heads west-northwest over the open Pacific waters.
Here's the latest from the National Hurricane Center:
  • Agatha was located more than 1,300 miles west of the southern tip of Baja California as of Monday night.
  • Agatha has weakened to a remnant low.
  • Increased wind shear, dry, stable air, and cooler water are all taking their toll on Agatha. 
  • Agatha is no threat to any land areas.

Current Storm Information

Projected Path
Check back with us at weather.com for updates on this system.

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