The U.S. National Hurricane Center issued an alert stating that large surges along the coast up to Atlantic Canada might result in rip current conditions and potentially fatal surf.
Quick Fact
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Storm Name | Tropical Storm Vance |
| Location | Pacific Ocean, south of Acapulco, Mexico |
| Distance From Acapulco | 505 miles (815 km) |
| Maximum Sustained Winds | 60 mph (97 km/h) |
| Expected Development | Could become a major hurricane by the weekend |
| Forecast Source | National Hurricane Center |
Hurricane Josephine Brings Coastal Hazards
The hurricane center in Miami predicts that Josephine will continue to move away from the United States and remain south of Nova Scotia and Newfoundland. Josephine was expected to become a powerful extratropical storm with hurricane-level gusts by Friday.
The National Weather Service issued a gale warning for parts of the Northeast and mid-Atlantic, saying that gusts over 39 mph (63 kph) might occur until Friday morning. Small boats were also warned of hazardous conditions south to North Carolina’s Outer Banks.
It was also anticipated that mild to severe coastal flooding would continue throughout the week.
Tropical Storm Vance May Become Major Hurricane
Tropical Storm Vance was well off the southwestern coast of Mexico in the Pacific and might develop into a powerful hurricane by the weekend.
Vance was situated around 505 miles (815 kilometers) south of Acapulco, Mexico.
