Tropical depression forms far out in Pacific

Miami, September 07: A tropical depression has formed far out over the Pacific Ocean and forecasters say it could become a tropical storm.

According to the National Hurricane Center in Miami, the depression has maximum sustained winds near 35 mph (55 kph) but is expected to strengthen.

The tropical depression is centered about 1,145 miles (1,840 kilometers) west-southwest of the southern tip of Mexico’s Baja California peninsula early Monday. It’s moving west-northwest near 8 mph (13 kph).

-Agencies