Tropical Storm Odalys forecast to strengthen, possibly become hurricane
Tropical Storm Odalys, located about 1460 miles west-southwest of the southern tip of Baja California, is forecast to slowly strengthen over the next couple of days and potentially become a hurricane by mid-week. Maximum sustained winds are near 50 mph (85 km/h). The storm is moving west-northwest at 7 mph (11 km/h).
Odalys Forecast To Slowly Strengthen... 59 Inches Watches And Warnings There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. 3 West. Odalys is moving toward the west-northwest near 7 mph (11 km/h).
A turn toward the north is expected tonight, followed by a gradual turn toward the east-northeast and east through midweek. Maximum sustained winds are near 50 mph (85 km/h) with higher gusts. Some strengthening is forecast during the next couple of days, and Odalys is forecast to become a hurricane by mid-week. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 80 miles (130 km) from the center.
59 inches). Hazards Affecting Land None. Next Advisory Next complete advisory at 200 AM PDT.