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Rare January Tropical System May Form in Pacific

1/15/2026

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AccuWeather meteorologist Alex DaSilva warns that a rare potential tropical system could form in the Eastern Pacific this weekend or early next week.
This occurrence is unusual because no tropical storms have been recorded in January in the Eastern Pacific.
DaSilva noted a roughly 10% chance of a subtropical storm, due to cooler ocean temperatures and stronger winter wind shear.
The National Hurricane Center is not currently tracking any disturbances.
If a storm forms, it is unlikely to impact California or Mexico.

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AccuWeather meteorologist Alex DaSilva warns that a rare potential tropical system could form in the Eastern Pacific this weekend or early next week.
This occurrence is unusual because no tropical storms have been recorded in January in the Eastern Pacific.
DaSilva noted a roughly 10% chance of a subtropical storm, due to cooler ocean temperatures and stronger winter wind shear.
The National Hurricane Center is not currently tracking any disturbances.
If a storm forms, it is unlikely to impact California or Mexico.