New tropical depression forming south of Puerto Angel, Mexico
Showers and storms are rapidly organizing south of Mexico. Winds of 40 knots + are already over the Gulf of Tehuantepec. This is not that unusual of an occurance to have winds that strong in the Gulf and is only partially related to the low itself. Quickscat shows a complete surface circulation and this system should become tropical storm Rick soon.
As of 10:00 am edt / 7:00 am pdt the "tropical disturbance" was centered near 12.0° N / 95.5° W or about 265 miles south Puerto Angel, Mexico. Top sustained winds are estimated at 35 mph. The "tropical disturbance" is moving northwest about 10-15 mph.
Early forecasts keep "Rick" offshore west of mexico over the next several days. It is possible that there will be a turn toward the Baja beyond 5 days.
Tropicast: Pacific Floater Visible Satellite
