Tropical Storm "Norma" 150 miles from Mexico

The National Hurricane Center (NHC) reported earlier today that Tropical Storm Norma is about 150 miles (240km) southeast of eastern-Pacific volcanic Socorro Island, Mexico.

Norma

is bound north and is expected to continue in this motion through early Saturday, September 16 at a 40 mph (65kph) rate.

People in Baja California Sur are cautioned to monitor progress of the storm, as updates from the Mexico Coordinator of Civil Protection , Luis Felipe Puente, indicate that Tropical Storm Norma stands at 395 miles (635 km) from Cabo San Lucas , with additional potential impacts forecasted in the capital city of La Paz .

Norma 

is expected to become hurricane through Sunday, September 17.

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