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Tropical storm 'Blanca' strengthens in Pacific Miami (AFP) July 6, 2009 Tropical storm "Blanca" strengthened off Mexico's Pacific coast on Monday, with sustained gusts of 45 miles (75 kilometers) per hour, the US National Hurricane Center said. At 1500 GMT the Miami-based center said "Blanca" was "about 410 miles (665 kilometers) south-southwest of the southern tip of Baja California," and was heading out to sea. The storm is expected to gain strength in the next 24 hours, although NHC forecasters said it likely weaken later as it passes over cooler waters. Share This Article With Planet Earth
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Tropical storm Andres blows up Mexico's Pacific coast Mexico City (AFP) June 22, 2009 Tropical storm Andres churned past beach resorts up Mexico's southwest Pacific coast on Monday as forecasters issued a warning and said it could grow into a hurricane. Mexico's weather service declared a phase four alert, advising boats to take precautions, with large waves and rain expected. The National Hurricane Center in Miami said the storm was about 120 miles (195 kilometers) south ... read more |
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