Tropical Depression Five-E formed in the Eastern Pacific Ocean on Tuesday, just off the shores of southern Mexico, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC).

A hurricane watch was in effect Tuesday for southern Mexico as a tropical depression in the eastern Pacific gained strength.

Tropical Storm Erick formed early Tuesday near southern Mexico and is expected to become a hurricane by Wednesday.

MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Erick forms near southern Mexico, National Hurricane Center says.

Tropical Storm Erick formed in the Eastern Pacific Ocean early Tuesday morning some 450 miles southeast of Punta Maldonado, Mexico, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC).

According to the National Hurricane Center, Invest 94E has a high likelihood of becoming Tropical Storm Erick within the next two days. Regardless of development, forecasters say this system of ...