Tropical Storm Carlotta Forms In Eastern Pacific

news image
Top Stories
15 Jun 2018 12:19 PM
Tropical Storm Carlotta is the newest named storm for the Eastern Pacific. The National Hurricane Center has been following this storm for several days. The storm was previously known as Tropical Depression Four-E until it further strengthened and organized Friday afternoon when it acquired the name Carlotta. Tropical Storm Carlotta remains a minimal tropical storm packing maximum sustained winds of 40 mph. It is expected to strengthen slightly over the next 24 hours before making landfall south of Acapulco Mexico on  Saturday. The outer bands of Carlotta is already soaking parts of the Mexican coastline and there is a major concern for mudslides and flash flooding. Tropical Storm Warnings remain in place for the Mexican coast, including Acapulco. Check back with WeatherNation for additional updates. For WeatherNation: Meteorologist Nick Merianos
All Weather News
More
Henriette Forms in The Pacific

Henriette Forms in The Pacific

The Pacific has been active thus far, and thi

5 Aug 2025 3:00 AM
Atlantic: Tropical Storm Dexter and Two Waves

Atlantic: Tropical Storm Dexter and Two Waves

After getting off to a record fast start with

5 Aug 2025 3:00 AM
Searing Heat Builds in the Southwest

Searing Heat Builds in the Southwest

High pressure is expected to strengthen over

5 Aug 2025 2:45 AM
Another Stormy Stretch Along the Front Range

Another Stormy Stretch Along the Front Range

Strong winds in the upper levels of the atmos

5 Aug 2025 2:45 AM
Canadian Wildfire Smoke Triggers U.S. Air Quality Alerts

Canadian Wildfire Smoke Triggers U.S. Air Quality Alerts

Air Quality Alerts are in effect across a bro

4 Aug 2025 8:45 PM
Front Stalls - Heavy Downpours Target the Southeast

Front Stalls - Heavy Downpours Target the Southeast

After a week of relentless heat, a frontal bo

4 Aug 2025 6:45 PM
Relief Across the Country After Cold Front Passes Through

Relief Across the Country After Cold Front Passes Through

Cooler air has arrived! Well, for much of the

2 Aug 2025 11:10 AM