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Depression South of Baja Projected to Become Hurricane

7/15/2026

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Forecasters say the depression could intensify into a hurricane by Thursday night.
The National Hurricane Center reports the system is a tropical depression 560 miles south of Baja California with 35-mph sustained winds.
The depression moves westward at 18 miles per hour.
No coastal watches or warnings have been issued for the area.
Officials expect the depression to strengthen steadily over the next few days.

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Forecasters say the depression could intensify into a hurricane by Thursday night.
The National Hurricane Center reports the system is a tropical depression 560 miles south of Baja California with 35-mph sustained winds.
The depression moves westward at 18 miles per hour.
No coastal watches or warnings have been issued for the area.
Officials expect the depression to strengthen steadily over the next few days.