Tropical Storm Erick formed in the Eastern Pacific Ocean and has a high likelihood of becoming a hurricane on Wednesday. Meanwhile, a dangerous severe weather threat continues across the central U.S.

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

In the early days of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season the list of names are (happily) unused. Here are the 21 prepared names.

The U.S. National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Erick has formed in the Pacific Ocean near southern Mexico.

MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Erick formed early Tuesday near southern Mexico and is expected to become a hurricane by Wednesday, the U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami said.