NOAA’s National Hurricane Center in Miami will issue watches and warnings for tropical storms and hurricanes along threatened coastal areas 12 hours earlier than in previous years. According to NHC experts, advancements in track forecasts are making it possible for forecasters to provide greater lead time.

Hurricane Jimena is degrading fast and is over Baja California.

Erika is barely a Tropical Storm.

Tropical Storm Erika has formed.