Tropical Storm Alvin Weakens, but Rip Current Threat Remains

Tropical Storm Alvin Weakens, Posing Rip Current Threat to Western Mexico Tropical Storm Alvin, the first named storm of the 2025 Eastern Pacific hurricane season, is rapidly losing strength. The storm, currently located in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, is generating large swells that are increasing the risk of life-threatening rip currents along the coastlines of western mainland Mexico and the Baja California Peninsula. According to FOX Weather, "The peak of Alvin is now behind us, but we have some swells out there." The National Hurricane Center (NHC) reports that maximum sustained winds have dropped to near 50 mph, and the storm is moving northwest at 10 mph. While tropical storm conditions are not expected to reach Mexico, beachgoers and residents in the affected areas are urged to exercise caution due to the high surf and dangerous rip currents. The storm's weakening is attributed to cooler water temperatures and increased wind shear. The NHC continues to monitor Alvin and will provide updates as the situation develops. The decreased intensity of the storm offers a degree of relief, but the potential for dangerous marine conditions remains a concern.