Tropical Storm Alvin forms in Pacific
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Click here for the latest on Tropical Storm Alvin for Friday, May 30. The first tropical storm of the season is likely to form in the Pacific Ocean on Wednesday, according to the National Hurricane Center.
"Storm surge" is defined as the abnormal water level that rises above the typical tide during a tropical event.
Tropical Storm Alvin in the Eastern Pacific won't last much longer, but moisture from this system's remnants will enhance rainfall in the Southwest U.S. this weekend.
Tropical Storm Alvin is sending large swells toward portions of western mainland Mexico and the Baja California peninsula.
Tropical systems are categorized by wind speed, but experts say there's much more to the story when it comes to storm impacts.
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