Tropical Storm Amanda Tracks Across Pacific, No Land Threat Expected
Tropical Storm Amanda Tracks Across Pacific, No Land Threat Expected
MX · Published Jun 5, 2026
Tropical Storm Amanda, the first named storm of the 2026 eastern Pacific hurricane season, is currently moving across the open ocean.
According to the National Hurricane Center (NHC), Amanda formed on Wednesday and has since strengthened, with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph and a west-northwest movement at 8 mph.

Why It's Important?

Tropical Storm Amanda is not expected to pose a direct threat to land, including Hawaii, as most forecast models show the storm remaining over open water. However, even distant tropical systems can generate dangerous swells. A separate high-surf advisory is in effect for south-facing Hawaiian shores, with waves reaching up to 10 feet due to a southwest swell unrelated to Amanda. Beachgoers, swimmers, and surfers in affected areas are advised to exercise caution. The NHC is also monitoring two additional disturbances in the eastern Pacific, which could lead to the rare occurrence of three simultaneous named storms in the basin.

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